Not allowed to share in tip pools

I pay for Glass Breakage and/or walk-outs. Is that legal?

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I get paid $2.13 an hour, plus tips. Is that legal?

I am required to share my tips (tip pool) with other employees. Is that legal?

I share my tips with non-service employees and/or pay Glass Breakage. What happens now?

Who is not allowed to share in a tip pool?

If you share your tips or pay for glass breakage click here to submit a confidential claim form now.

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Who is not allowed to share in a tip pool?

Dishwashers, kitchen staff, non-service bartenders, salad preparers, pastry chefs, expediters, members of management, and others that do not directly serve the customer. Watch Video Now

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