Is it legal for a manager to collect take tips from employees?
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Is it legal for a manager to collect take tips from employees?
Manager signed for housekeeping tips and
took them herself
Asked on October 16, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, California
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, it is not. Only tippable employees, not managers, may receive or share in tips. Your manager violated the law; you could contact your state's department of labor to file a complaint against your manager, if you deem it worthwhile for the amount of tips or for the principal.
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
No, it is not. Only tippable employees, not managers, may receive or share in tips. Your manager violated the law; you could contact your state's department of labor to file a complaint against your manager, if you deem it worthwhile for the amount of tips or for the principal.
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