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News Flash: Fifth Circuit Vacates 80/20/30 Tip Credit Rule

In a significant decision for the hospitality and restaurant industries, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit recently struck down a Department of Labor (DOL) rule regarding the payment of tipped employees. The...more

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Harris v. Trump: The Definitive Workplace Law Preview for Employers

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Either Kamala Harris or Donald Trump will be our nation’s next president – and the impact on workplace law will be significant regardless of who prevails. During their campaign trails, each candidate has provided some clues...more

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Littler Lightbulb: August Appellate Roundup

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This Littler Lightbulb highlights some of the more significant employment law developments in federal courts of appeal in the last month. Fifth Circuit Vacates DOL Tip Credit Rule...more

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How Will the Election and Recent Legislative Trends Impact Tipped Wages? 4 Developments for Hospitality Employers to Watch

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There’s been a lot of buzz about tipped wages as Election Day approaches – and hospitality employers will want to track key proposals that may have a huge impact on pay practices. Former President Trump and Vice President...more

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Workplace Law Update: 10 Essential Items on Your September To-Do List

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It’s hard to keep up with all the recent changes to labor and employment law, especially since the law always seems to evolve at a rapid pace. In order to ensure you stay on top of the latest changes and have an action plan...more

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Employment Law Update: The Tip Credit is Back

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Hospitality employers take note – the Department of Labor’s (DOL) tip rule has been struck down. The tip credit is a provision of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) that allows employers to pay tipped employees a lower...more

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Fifth Circuit Strikes Down U.S. Department of Labor Tip Credit Rule

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In a highly anticipated opinion, on August 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit in Restaurant Law Center v. U.S. Department of Labor (Case No. 23-50562) struck down a Final Rule promulgated by the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) that...more

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Federal Court Strikes Down Tip Credit Rule Promulgated by the DOL

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On August 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a final rule promulgated by the Department of Labor (“DOL”) restricting when employers could take a tip credit for tipped employees under the Fair Labor...more

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Fifth Circuit Strikes Down DOL Tip Credit Rule: What It Means for Employers

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In a long-awaited decision, the Department of Labor (DOL) regulation setting strict limits on the amount of time that tipped employees can spend performing work that does not directly generate tips has been struck down by the...more

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5th Circuit Strikes Down 2021 Tip Rule

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On August 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals struck down a 2021 regulation by the U.S. Department of Labor restricting employers’ use of the tip credit for tipped employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. The...more

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MI Agencies Request Clarity on New Minimum Wage & Tip Credit Requirements

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On August 22, 2024, the Michigan Department of Labor & Economic Opportunity (LEO) issued a press release on the heels of the Mothering Justice decision, about which we previously wrote, and which will drastically change the...more

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Appeals Court Strikes Down Onerous 80/20/30 Tip Credit Rule: 7 Things Hospitality Employers Should Know About This Win

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A federal appeals court just delivered some good news to hospitality employers by blocking the Department of Labor’s infamous 80/20/30 rule, providing immediate relief to employers around the country by vacating the...more

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Serving Up Compliance: How the Hospitality Industry Can Remain Compliant with Changing Laws and Regulations

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The hospitality industry is a fast-paced sector that juggles a myriad of issues from high worker turnover to shortages of workers.  In addition to these inherent challenges, the industry must also comply with a multitude of...more

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Massachusetts High Court Clears Way for Ending the Tip Credit: What Do Bay State Restaurant Operators Need to Know?

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Massachusetts voters will decide this November whether employers may continue taking a “tip credit” and paying tipped employees below the state’s standard minimum wage. While restaurant industry representatives fought to keep...more

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Can Restaurant Hosts Share in the Tip Pool? Top 5 Questions for Employers that Take a Tip Credit

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Many restaurants utilize tip pools to encourage teamwork, consistency, and customer-focused service – but you may be confused about who can and can’t participate in the pool. You feel confident that your servers and...more

Seyfarth Shaw LLP

Argument Update: Fifth Circuit Panel Seems Poised to Vacate DOL’s 2021 80/20 Rule

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Tips from Seyfarth is a blog series for employers, and their in-house lawyers and HR, payroll, and compensation professionals, in the food, beverage, and hospitality sector. We curate wage and hour compliance “tips” to keep...more

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The Service Industry Must Revisit Tipping Policies or Prepare to Pay Up

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Recent news of six-digit demands and lawsuits filed by the Department of Labor against multiple Oregon-based institutional restaurant chains has local businesses across the service industry wondering: “Are we tipping our...more

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Eight Issues That Will Impact the Hospitality Industry in 2024

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After seemingly bouncing back from the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic and related labor, supply chain, and governmental mandate issues, the hospitality industry experienced a year of volatility in 2023, with...more

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Jump On In: Five Steps to Set Up a Lawful Tip Pool in Kentucky

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Tipping is everywhere: the coffee shop, the florist, and even the dry cleaner! This booming tip culture has led many employers that may not have traditionally established a tip pool to consider using one to ease the impact of...more

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The Learned Concierge - November 2023, Vol. 2

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The Learned Concierge Welcome to your monthly legal insights on the trends impacting the Retail, Hospitality, and Food & Beverage Industries....more

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Connecticut Restaurant Guidebook 2023 Edition Preview: Part One - CT TIP CREDIT 101

This post is part of a series of articles previewing the unique type of information and guidance contained in the Pullman & Comley Hospitality Team’s “Connecticut Restaurant Guidebook 2023 Edition.” Available to members of...more

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Are You Properly Paying Your Bell Staff? 5 Top Questions for Hotels that Take a Tip Credit

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Hotel staff often include a mix of tipped and non-tipped jobs, but following wage and hour rules isn’t always easy, particularly if employees perform a variety of tasks. Some workers — such as servers and bartenders — may...more

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Service Charge vs. Gratuity and Why It Matters Revisited

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Back in 2019, I posted about the difference between a Service Charge, an Automatic Gratuity, and a Gratuity/Tip. I explained that a service charge is typically a set amount added to a guest check in lieu of a tip. An...more

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Tips from Seyfarth: Connecticut General Assembly Fails to Pass Tip Credit Elimination Bill

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Tips from Seyfarth is a blog series for employers, and their in-house lawyers and HR, payroll, and compensation professionals, in the food, beverage, and hospitality sector. We curate wage and hour compliance “tips” to keep...more

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Dear Littler: How Do Restaurants Without Table Service Handle Tips?

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Dear Littler, We operate sandwich shops in a couple of states. Although we have tables, we don’t have table service, and customers pick up food at the counter themselves to either take out or seat themselves at our...more

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