Wage and hour violations are among the most common legal issues in the restaurant industry. The IRS levied over $127 million in classification penalties against restaurants recently. This guide covers the FLSA rules, tip credit, the 80/20 rule, worker classification, overtime, child labor, and harassment prevention requirements.
Federal and state tip pooling rules, credit card fee deductions, service charges vs. tips, and what non-compliance actually costs restaurant operators.
A practical guide to federal and state child labor rules for restaurant operators who hire minors, including hour limits, prohibited tasks, and what violations will cost you.
The restaurant industry has historically high rates of FLSA noncompliance — here is what every operator needs to know about overtime rules, the tip credit, and common violations.