tipped wages

A new rule proposed by the Labor Department would allow employers to require waitstaff and others to share their tips with kitchen staff. But labor advocates say it could allow bosses to take advantage of their workers.

Economy
Politics & Government

Restaurants Would Get More Flexibility With Workers' Tips Under Proposed Rule

6:17pm October 07, 2019

by Scott Horsley

The rule would allow employers to require waitstaff and others to share their tips with kitchen staff. But labor advocates say it could allow bosses to take advantage of their workers.

National
Politics & Government

White House Plan Giving Restaurant Owners More Control Over Tips Under Fire

9:56pm February 05, 2018

by Scott Horsley

Monday is the deadline for Americans to comment on the proposal. The Trump administration reportedly suppressed an analysis that found the plan could cost tipped workers billions of dollars a year.

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National
Politics & Government

Rule Change Could Give Restaurants More Control Over Workers' Tips

12:33pm December 15, 2017

by Scott Horsley

The Trump administration has proposed a new rule that would give owners of restaurants more leeway to redistribute tips received by their employees. Critics say it's too much leeway.

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