Tip Pooling and Other Wage and Hour Issues in the Hospitality Industry

This CLE course will discuss best practices for FLSA and DOL compliance for tipped employees. Our expert panelists will guide practitioners through the latest updates in tip pooling and overtime pay regulations and how to best counsel hospitality industry employers on various employment issues.

Hospitality industry employers (hotels, restaurants, caterers, nightlife, etc.) must be aware of the FLSA's and DOL's ongoing requirements for tipped employees. These employers must evaluate their tip pooling policies and procedures to ensure their regular and overtime pay practices and worker classifications are compliant.

Hospitality industry employers continue to face potential exposure to wage and hour liability, including record-keeping, pay practices, tip pooling practices, overtime pay, and employee classification.

Listen as our expert panel discusses current wage and hour developments impacting hospitality industry employers. The panel will outline the current FLSA requirements affecting tip pooling rules, strategic policies and practices to minimize liability exposure, and best practices to defend against DOL audits and employee claims.