Fine of $154,033 is Imposed Against Restaurant for Keeping Workers’ Tips
An investigation by the WHD disclosed that a South Carolina business, which includes the operation of one restaurant, wrongfully distributed tips left by restaurant customers. The business also failed to pay employees overtime as required when they worked over 40 hours in a workweek. Both keeping tips and failure to pay overtime are violations of the FLSA. The restaurant was fined $154,033 in back wages and liquidated damages for 10 employees.
