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Employers with tipped employees are constantly trying to keep up with the ever-changing and evolving tip credit rules promulgated by the United States Department of Labor (DOL) — specifically, what is known as the 80/20 rule....more
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
Now that we know Donald Trump will return to the White House as President, it’s time for employers to take a look at what they might expect during his second term in office. We have gathered insights from some of our firm’s...more
Recently, both major-party presidential candidates have come out in favor of a “no tax on tips” proposals, though neither candidate has indicated how to implement one. There have been proposals from other legislators, though...more
In a highly anticipated decision published on August 23, 2024, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit struck down the Department of Labor’s (DOL) Final Rule that limited the circumstances under which an...more
Details Hospitality employers with tipped employees received welcome news late last month when a federal appeals court overturned the Department of Labor’s (DOL) so-called 80/20/30 Rule, the highlight of a new set of...more
On September 18, 2024, at the request of the State of Michigan and its attorney general, the Michigan Supreme Court clarified issues relating to future minimum wage rates and minimum cash wage rates for tip-credit employees...more
On Aug. 23, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals invalidated the DOL’s 2021 rule on tip credits under the Fair Labor Standards Act. While the tip credit lives on, the Fifth Circuit’s ruling simplifies compliance for many...more
On August 23, 2024, the Fifth Circuit, in Restaurant Law Center v. U.S. Department of Labor, No. 23-50562 (Aug. 23, 2024), struck down the Department of Labor’s (“DOL”) 2021 rule restricting an employer’s ability to claim tip...more
A trio of cases before the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit have challenged the core of US Department of Labor rulemaking. With varying levels of success. Restaurant Law Center v. DOL pertains to the DOL’s...more
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
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
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
How the FLSA “tip credit” is applied has been pushed and pulled numerous times over the last two decades. In the latest volley, the Fifth Circuit entered an order on August 23, 2024, vacating the Department of Labor’s 2021...more
After the UK general election was announced, the following legislation was approved by Parliament during what is known as 'the wash-up' period towards the end of May 2024. Some of these require further regulations to bring...more
The Michigan Supreme Court has written the latest, and perhaps last, chapter of an ongoing saga affecting most Michigan employers. In Mothering Justice v. Attorney General, the Michigan Supreme Court fully restored sweeping...more
On July 31, 2024, the Michigan Supreme Court, in a 4-to-3 decision, found unconstitutional legislative amendments that significantly revised minimum wage, tip, and paid sick leave standards....more
While some across the United States are working on their tans, many employers are working on managing their labor budgets so they don’t get burned by increases in minimum pay standards for non-exempt, tipped, and certain...more
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
The Massachusetts Wage Act, which strictly requires employees to be paid on time and in full, comes with many traps for the unwary. This is particularly the case for employers who have tipped employees. It can be a large...more
The District of Columbia’s Tipped Wage Workers Fairness Amendment Act (TWWFAA) continues to be a big talking point for the hospitality industry. Among other things, the TWWFAA requires D.C. employers that employ a tip credit...more
Washington, D.C. is poised to extend the reach of its minimum wage requirements. On January 10, 2024, Washington D.C. Mayor Bowser signed the Minimum Wage Clarification Amendment Act of 2023 (B25-0134) (the “Amendment”),...more