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Tip-ping the Scales: New Challenge to the DOL’s Revised Tip Credit Rule

As was reported late last year, the Department of Labor (“DOL”) in 2018 published an Opinion Letter (FLSA2018-27), effectively rescinding the agency’s 80/20 tip credit rule. In general, the tip credit rule permits employers in tip-producing industries, such as the … Continue reading

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How Tipping Could Contribute to the Risk of Sexual Harassment for New York City Restaurant Workers

Workers in the restaurant industry, particularly servers, depend on tips for their income. Under both state and federal law, employers are not required to pay the full minimum wage amount to employees who customarily receive tips. Instead, they pay a … Continue reading

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Is Illinois reaching the tipping point on its sex-offender registration rules?

Lawmakers are recognizing how difficult the laws are getting, but still vote for them to cover their butts w/ constituents.5-28-2011 Illinois: SPRINGFIELD, Ill. • The Illinois House just now passed a measure that expands the reach of the state's sex-offender … Continue reading

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Sears Settlement of Tipping Stove Class Action in January?

A South Florida Sun Sentinel article by Diane C. Lade reports that according to a class action settlement scheduled for approval in January, Sears Roebuck & Co. has agreed to place anti-tip brackets on all free-standing or slide-in stoves or… … Continue reading

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