The U.S. Department of Labor today announced a final rule delaying portions of the 2020 Tip final rule until December 31, 2021. The remainder of the 2020 Tip final rule will become effective April 30, 2021 including the rules addressing: A prohibition on employers, including supervisors and managers, keeping tips received by workers, regardless of whether […]
Tag: Tipped workers
BREAKING NEWS: US Department of Labor Announces Proposed Rulemakings for Tipped Workers’ Regulations
The U.S. Department of Labor today announced two Notices of Proposed Rulemaking related to tipped workers as the effective date approaches for the “Tip Regulations Under the Fair Labor Standards Act” final rule, published in December 2020. On Feb. 26, 2021, the Department issued a rule to delay the effective date of the 2020 […]
Attorney Blog, Human Resources
The Department of Labor Issues Final Rule on Handling Tips and Eliminating the 80/20 Rule
The United States Department of Labor (DOL) issued a final rule (the Rule) on December 22, 2020, addressing tipped employees and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Rule will become effective 60 days after it is published in the Federal Register. The rule discusses two important areas: The Rule eliminates the confusing 80/20 Rule […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! A recent change to Field Operations Handbook (FOH) 30d00(f) contains the Wage and Hour Division’s (WHD) interpretation concerning whether tipped employees are working “dual jobs.” Read on… TIPPED EMPLOYEES: Specifically, Field Assistance Bulletin (FAB) No. 2019-2 explains that, consistent with WHD Opinion Letter FLSA2018-27 (Nov. 8, 2018), WHD will no longer prohibit an employer from taking a […]
Hey Compliance Warriors! Back in November the Department of Labor released an opinion letter easing up on restrictions for tipped employees when it comes to the 80/20 rule. Read on for all the details on this…
HR News, Human Resources, Illinois, New York, Payroll
Restauranteurs Take Notice: Are No Tipping Policies the Way of the Future?
Imagine going to eat at a restaurant and NOT leaving a tip! Ok, some folks may already have this habit. But, now imagine not leaving the tip and no one is angry. Everywhere you go, you never tip! Why? Because No Tipping Policies are in effect and tipping is not required, nor is it expected. […]