No. According to the Department of Labor, tips are not earnings for the purposes of wage garnishment. Tips are not to be included in determining disposable earnings when left in cash on the table or patrons adding them on debit or credit cards. Service charges (for example, a 15 percent automatic charge added to the customer’s bill) are income to the employer, but if given to the employee, then they are “earnings” and should be included when determining disposable earnings (income) for child support.
2020
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