Where Do We Stand? An Action Plan for Employers on Tip Credit Compliance and the 80/20 Rule
By EsqSocial Corporation 06/05/25
Many employers in hospitality and other service industries take the tip credit toward their minimum wage obligation under federal wage and hour law – but complying with evolving rules has been challenging in recent years. When can tipped employees be paid a reduced minimum wage and when must they be paid the full minimum wage? How have rules, guidance, and interpretations from courts and the Department of Labor (DOL) changed in recent years? Here’s an update for employers and a five-step action...
By: Fisher Phillips