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Every year, employers steal $15B through wage and tip theft. Don’t allow the injustice to continue another day. Get help, and take a stand.
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The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) governs how employers in the United States must pay their employees. Many states also have wage laws that set the rules for how employers pay their employees in those states.
These rules range from setting minimum wage rates to overtime wage rates, from defining work time for when employees must be paid to how employees must be paid. These rules likely apply to you and your current or former employer. We have the expertise in this area of the law, and we would be honored to represent you to ensure that you are paid how and what the law requires.
Tip laws also regulate tip pooling and ownership. Tips belong to employees, though sharing is allowed under certain rules. Wage theft, including tip violations, costs U.S. workers about $15 billion annually. Employers must also pay overtime based on the full minimum wage, not the tipped wage. Penalties for violations include fines and back pay.
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Featured Cases Spotlight
Check out these cases to see how we have helped workers recover millions of dollars in wages and hold employers accountable.
Cazzy’s Corner Grill
Have you worked at Cazzy’s as a server or bartender? You may be owed wages. Our law firm filed a collective action lawsuit in Tennessee federal
Cattleman’s Roadhouse
Have you worked at Cattleman’s Roadhouse as a server or bartender? You may be owed wages. Our law firm, along with USA Employment Lawyers, currently represents
Aubrey’s
Have you worked at Aubrey’s as a server or bartender? You may be owed wages. Our law firm, along with USA Employment Lawyers, filed a collective
Tony’s Steaks & Seafood – Indianapolis, Indiana
Have you worked as a server at Tony’s Steaks & Seafood restaurant in Indianapolis, Indiana? You may be owed wages. Our law firm currently represents servers
Tony’s Steaks & Seafood – Lexington and Bowling Green, Kentucky
Have you worked as a server at Tony’s Steaks & Seafood restaurant in Lexington and/or Bowling Green, Kentucky? If you have you worked as a server
Tony’s Steaks & Seafood – Cincinnati, Ohio
Have you worked as a server at Tony’s Steaks & Seafood restaurant in Cincinnati, Ohio? You may be owed wages. We currently represent servers who have
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Our law firm has recovered tens of millions of dollars in wages, tips, and other compensation for workers across the United States. These workers have worked in all kinds of industries – hospitality, healthcare, call centers, utilities, and insurance, among others.
If you think you may be paid under an illegal pay scheme, now is the time to act. Standing up for your rights helps recover lost wages and sends a message that this exploitation won’t stand. As trusted experts in wage theft cases, we’re here to guide you and fight for the compensation you deserve. Let us protect your rights.
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The Process We Use Is Simple and Clear
01 Initial Consultation
When you make contact with us, we will schedule an initial free and confidential consultation with you to understand your situation.
02 Case Evaluation
We can provide an impartial view of the facts of your situation and determine whether your current or former employer may have violated your wage rights.
03 Case Development
We will structure our approach to be methodical and effective. This step creates a clear plan for action.
04 Bringing a Case
Where bringing a case is supported by the details of the situation, we will do so on your behalf and on behalf of others who are similarly situated to you. In wage and tip recovery cases, we front the costs and represent you and others on a contingency basis.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Federal and state wage laws can be complicated. That’s why your first step should be to contact a law firm, and we are here to help.
Common wage law violations include failure to pay for all time worked; failure to pay overtime at the correct hourly rate; failure to pay overtime at all; and failure to pay a proper salary.
Employers often take what’s called the “tip credit” under the FLSA and applicable state law to pay their tipped employees at a sub-minimum hourly rate. However, to do so, employers must meet several requirements, including: (1) properly notifying employees that they are taking the tip credit; (2) ensuring that the employee’s tips are not shared with employees who are not eligible to receive tips; and (3) not using the tipped hourly rate to pay employees for spending worktime on significant non-tip producing work.
Employers can make deductions under specific circumstances, but they must ensure that these deductions do not reduce your earnings below the minimum wage. Certain deductions for items like uniforms or equipment may not be permitted. It’s crucial to check both federal and state guidelines to determine what is allowed, as violations can lead to wage theft claims.
Yes, it can be. However, tips may only be shared with employees who are eligible to receive tips. Employees who are paid tips must interact with customers. For example, tips earned by servers and bartenders cannot be used to pay “back of house” employees, like cooks, dishwashers, and others who do not interact with customers.
Also, employers cannot use tips to pay their managers, nor can employers keep a portion of their tips themselves. Such practices are strictly prohibited.
First, you should talk with a lawyer. That’s why we are here. We are experts at building cases to recover wages, tips, and other compensation. You should know that you do not have to have documentation to prove wage violations. We are often able to prove wage violations through testimony and circumstantial evidence. Moreover, the law places the burden on the employer, not the employee, to maintain employment records including records of time worked, wages paid, and tips earned and shared.
It is illegal for employers to retaliate against employees for filing complaints regarding wage or tip theft. Federal law protects you from being fired, demoted, or discriminated against for asserting your rights. However, you should be cautious and document any negative changes to your employment status following your complaint, as retaliation claims can be complex.
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If you think you may be a victim of wage or tip theft, contact us today to protect workers’ rights and recover what you’re owed.