Understanding the difference between service charges and tips is critical for New York restaurant owners to remain compliant with state and federal labor laws. Misclassifying these charges can lead to legal disputes,...more
6/20/2025
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Disclosure Requirements ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Federal Labor Laws ,
Hospitality Industry ,
Labor Regulations ,
Minimum Wage ,
New York ,
NYDOL ,
Penalties ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Service Charges ,
State Labor Laws ,
Tips
Running a restaurant in New York involves managing a fast-paced, labor-intensive business—and keeping up with employment laws can be overwhelming. One of the most common legal pitfalls restaurant owners face is overtime...more
6/13/2025
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Compliance ,
Employee Rights ,
Employee Training ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Policies ,
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) ,
Misclassification ,
New York ,
Off-The-Clock ,
Penalties ,
Policies and Procedures ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Timekeeping ,
Tipped Employees ,
Unpaid Overtime ,
Wage and Hour
In the hustle of running a restaurant, it’s easy for meal breaks to slip through the cracks. However, New York law has specific requirements for giving your employees time to eat and rest. Ensuring your staff takes legally...more
6/6/2025
/ Best Practices ,
Compliance ,
Employee Rights ,
Employer Responsibilities ,
Employment Policies ,
Exempt-Employees ,
New York ,
Non-Exempt Employees ,
Rest and Meal Break ,
Restaurant Industry ,
Salaried Employees ,
Tipped Employees ,
Wage and Hour