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Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

Service Charges vs. Tips: Ensuring Legal Compliance in New York Restaurants

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Understanding the difference between service charges and tips is critical for New York restaurant owners to remain compliant with state and federal labor laws. Misclassifying these charges can lead to legal disputes,...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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D.C. Hospitality Employers Must Disclose Mandatory Service Fees

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The Office of the Attorney General for Washington D.C. (OAG) recently reminded hospitality employers in the city who use mandatory service charges and other fees that they must properly disclose such charges to guests under...more

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Rhode Island Enacts “Tip Protection” Law

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On June 28, 2022, Rhode Island enacted new “tip protection” legislation. The law, which applies to all employers of tipped employees, prohibits employers from retaining employee tips, creates new requirements for tip pools,...more

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Getting “Tip”-sy: What Brewers Need To Know About Tip-Pooling Arrangements

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Over the summer, news broke that Surly Brewing Co. was found liable by a Minnesota court for violations of the state’s tip-pooling law. The brewery, which operates a large beer hall in Minneapolis, was accused by a former...more

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