ATTENTION RESTAURANT OWNERS & MANAGER
Are you sure your pay practices are legal? Every year, restaurants across the U.S. face costly lawsuits and fines for violating the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Don’t…
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FLSA Section 7(i) Overtime Exemption for Commissioned Tipped Staff Explained
Section 7(i) of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) (codified at 29 U.S.C. § 207(i)) is often referred to as the “retail or service establishment overtime exemption.” It’s especially relevant for restaurants and…
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Service Charges Vs Tips
Tips: is a gratuity given to an employee and need no to be included in the calculation of the regular rate but can be count towards the employers…
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US DOL issues guidance on independent contractor misclassification enforcement
US Department of Labor issues guidance on independent contractor misclassification enforcement 05/01/2025 08:00 AM EDTWASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division today issued a field assistance…
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What does a Wage Hour Consultant does?
A wage and hour consultant helps businesses ensure they comply with federal and state labor laws regarding wages, overtime, and other aspects of compensation and timekeeping. They can…
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H2B Violations / Attestations and Penalties
Offense Regulation Citation Old Fine New Fine H-2B failure to correctly pay employees 29 CFR 503.23(b) $14,960 $15,445 H-2B layoff or refusal to employ 29 CFR 503.23(c) $14,960…
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