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Tips Disclosure Requirements Restaurant Industry

Davidoff Hutcher & Citron LLP

Service Charges vs. Tips: Ensuring Legal Compliance in New York Restaurants

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

Parker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP

Should Restaurants Treat Service Charges the Same as Tips?

Some restaurants in Atlanta, Charlotte, and other cities have begun adding a service charge to diners’ bills. The trend has grown enough in the District of Columbia, for example, that its attorney general recently warned...more

Ervin Cohen & Jessup LLP

California Legislature Passes AB-286 Third-Party Delivery Platform Law

On September 1, 2021, the California State Assembly joined the California State Senate in passing Assembly Bill 286, which will regulate food delivery platforms throughout the state. The bill passed with bipartisan support in...more

Foster Garvey PC

Tom Douglas Settlement Highlights a $2.4 Million Technicality: Three Steps to Help Avoid Potential Costly Litigation Related to...

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A recent settlement between Seattle chef Tom Douglas and his restaurant employees highlights the potentially costly technical requirements of Washington’s automatic service charge laws for hospitality businesses. ...more

Holland & Knight LLP

Food and Beverage Law Update: October 2015

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Labor and Employment - Plaintiff Wage and Hour Lawsuits Continue to Climb - Wage and hour litigation has become what some call the new "workplace revolution." Data from the Federal Judicial Center indicates that...more

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