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Tips
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The Employer Report
No Tax on Tips and Overtime Campaign Promises Take Shape in “One, Big, Beautiful Bill”
While we do not often report on proposed legislation, two provisions in the bill the House Ways and Means voted out of Committee on May 14th (and which was voted out…
21st Century Taxation
What’s So Special About Tips to Make This Income Non-taxable?
Both presidential candidates offered a tax law change to make tips non-taxable. A few days after the inauguration, President Trump was in Las Vegas at a rally for "No Tax…
California Employment Law Report
Stand With Hardworking Americans – Support No Tax on Tips and Overtime Legislation
The financial strain caused by federal taxes on tips and overtime pay is significant for hardworking Americans. Recognizing the need for change, bipartisan support has emerged to eliminate these taxes,…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
DOL Clarifies That Managers and Supervisors Can’t Wear Two Hats When It Comes to Tips
Quick Hits On January 14, 2025, the DOL issued an opinion letter reiterating that managers and supervisors cannot keep tips unless they “solely and directly” provide service to the customer,…
Ohio Employer Law Blog
Service charges: A hidden trap for employees (and customers)
You just wrapped up a great meal at your favorite restaurant. The server drops off the check, and there's a surprise—your $100 tab is now $120, thanks to a $20…
Davis+Gilbert PERKS
Presidential Candidates Signal Support for ‘No Tax on Tips’ Proposal
Noticed an uptick in "tip" buttons when you are checking out at a restaurant or coffee shop? Both candidates for president have announced support for a "no tax on tips"…
California Employment Law Report
Tips, Mandatory Tip Pools, and Service Charges In California
An issue that constantly plagues the service industry is what to do about tips and the challenges that come with mandated tip pooling and mandatory service charges. We still routinely…
Hermann Law Our Blog
New Mexico Tip Sharing Laws for Restaurant Workers
Tips, Tip Credits, and New Mexico Tip Sharing Laws If you are a restaurant worker in New Mexico who receives tips, this article will tell you everything you need to…
Ogletree Deakins Insights
Eleventh Circuit: Service Charges Are Wages, Not Tips, Under FLSA
By By: Christopher P. Hammon, Victoria L. Vish
On March 18, 2022, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in Compere v. Nusret Miami, LLC, a collective action under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), that Nusr-et Steakhouse…
Wage & Hour Developments
U.S. Department of Labor Addresses Tips
Clarification Regarding Tip Pool Participation for Managers and Supervisors The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) recently clarified the rules under which managers and supervisors can participate in a mandatory tip…