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Wink Wink, Nudge Nudge.  Also filed under: Quit Breaking the Law and Pretending You’re Not.

10/9/2018

 
​This one’s short and to the point *pulls out bullhorn*: YOU CANNOT DO INDIRECTLY WHAT YOU CANNOT DO DIRECTLY.  

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Trump's New Tip Pooling Rule Means Harsh Fines for Rule Breakers

4/17/2018

 
​Tipping can be a landmine.  Just ask Mario Batali, Daniel Boulud or Jessica Biel.  They’ve all been sued by their employees for allegedly pocketing tips in what is rapidly becoming one of today’s most heavily litigated areas of law. The law is confusing and, up until a few weeks ago, was silent on a key issue that spurred an interpretation dispute between the Department of Labor (DOL) and federal courts that spanned almost a decade.  But on March 23rd, the cobwebs were officially cleared.  Tucked deep within the new congressional spending bill is a provision that both clarifies and significantly changes how tips can be allocated.  Let’s break down what you need to know to prevent violations and the $1,100 fines they now come with. ​

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"Au Fudge," Here Comes the Judge:  Cutesy Name of Celebrity Owned Restaurant Takes on New Meaning as Employees File Suit for $1.5 Million

10/5/2017

 
To read the headlines, you’d think Jessica Biel was a monster.  Biel and her business partners are accused of “stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from employees” at their kid-friendly L.A. restaurant, Au Fudge.  In reality, Biel and company are being sued for conduct that isn’t necessarily illegal.  This lawsuit is an important lesson for employers; not about pay practices, but about perception.

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