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Attorneys in Wage Lawsuit Seek Class-Action Status for Tip Pooling
Restaurant Staff in San Antonio, Dallas, Houston and surrounding areas: You May Have a Claim
A bartender in Ohio is suing a former employer, Park Street Patio, because she said she and other employees were forced to share their tips with managers. Since tips were pooled, the plaintiff claims, she and other workers did not receive the hourly minimum wage of $7.25 and she also claims that she did not receive compensation for overtime hours worked.
The lawsuit encompasses several bars including the Patio, Sugar Bar and The Social bar and lounge. According to court documents, over 100 bartenders and servers worked for the different locations, and the attorneys for the plaintiff are seeking class-action status.
Ohio law states that salaried employees, like managers, cannot share in pool tips. Employers can pay servers and others who receive tips $3.70 an hour, as long as pay with tips equals minimum wage.
Recently, pooled tip lawsuits have been filed nationwide against restaurants including the Hard Rock Cafe and Starbucks. In 2008, Starbucks was ordered to pay over $100 million to workers as a result of pooled tips with managers.
Tip stealing is one of the most common overtime scams. If you're a bartender, server or are part of a restaurant kitchen staff in San Antonio, Dallas or Houston you are entitled to your rightful wages. If you believe your employer has denied you wages you can consult with one of our attorneys free of charge. You can also order our FREE book, 10 Mistakes that Can Hurt Your Wage or Overtime Claim, and get more information before taking the next step.
Read the 20 Most Common Wage Scams to learn more about this issue.
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