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Bronx Italian Restaurant Sued For Wage Theft

Louis Pechman — Fri, 22 Dec 2017 21:20:32 +0000

Roberto’s Restaurant, a famous Italian restaurant on Arthur Avenue in the Bronx, was sued by Gerardo Luna, a food preparer and porter, for unpaid overtime compensation and spread of hours pay, in violation of the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”) and the New York Labor Law (“NYLL”). Gerardo Luna started out working in Roberto’s Restaurant … Continue reading Bronx Italian Restaurant Sued For Wage Theft →

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Haru Restaurants Sued for Forcing Waitstaff to Share Tips with Sushi Chefs

Louis Pechman — Fri, 15 Dec 2017 19:47:41 +0000

Haru restaurants in New York City, were hit with a tip theft lawsuit that claimed the restaurants had a tip distribution scheme where sushi chefs would receive a daily portion of the tip pool. The lawsuit claims that the sushi chefs did not perform personal service to customers at a level that is a principal … Continue reading Haru Restaurants Sued for Forcing Waitstaff to Share Tips with Sushi Chefs →

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Mario Batali Accused of Sexual Harassment

Louis Pechman — Mon, 11 Dec 2017 22:57:04 +0000

A sex harassment expose by Eater accuses celebrity chef Mario Batali of inappropriately touching four women and engaging in a pattern of sex harassment that has spanned the last twenty years. According to Eater, one woman accused Batali of repeatedly forcibly pulling her towards his body from behind. Another woman accused him of groping her … Continue reading Mario Batali Accused of Sexual Harassment →

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U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Rules on Tip Sharing

Louis Pechman — Fri, 08 Dec 2017 16:38:08 +0000

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a proposal to change the tip sharing regulations under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). Under the proposed rule, workplaces would have the freedom to allow sharing of tips among more employees. The proposal would help decrease wage disparities between tipped and non-tipped workers – an option that … Continue reading U.S. Department of Labor Proposes New Rules on Tip Sharing →

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Virginia Area Restaurants to Pay $3M in Back Wages and Damages to Workers

Louis Pechman — Mon, 04 Dec 2017 21:00:18 +0000

Six Roanoke, Virginia area restaurants and their owners will pay $1.5 million in back wages and an equal amount in liquidated damages, to 149 employees for Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) violations. The settlement, which was entered into in U.S. District Court for the Western District of Virginia, is a result of a U.S. Department of … Continue reading Virginia Area Restaurants to Pay $3M in Back Wages and Damages to Workers →

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Philadelphia Restaurants to Pay Employees Nearly $830,000 for Wage Violations

Louis Pechman — Wed, 29 Nov 2017 22:29:12 +0000

Two Philadelphia restaurants, Tierra Colombiana and Mixto, have agreed to pay 156 employees a total of $830,00 in back wages, liquidated damages and penalties to resolve federal wage theft violations. An investigation conducted by the Wage and Hour Division of the United States Department of Labor (DOL) found that Tierra Colombiana and Mixto violated the … Continue reading Philadelphia Restaurants to Pay Employees Nearly $830,000 for Wage Violations →

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Tom Colicchio Comments on Sexual Harassment in Restaurant Industry

Louis Pechman — Mon, 13 Nov 2017 17:07:27 +0000

Celebrity chef and restaurateur Tom Colicchio wrote an open letter to restaurant workers calling for a “long overdue” conversation, in the wake of the recent sexual harassment allegations in the restaurant industry. “I’m betting that we’re smart and confident enough to level the playing field and create real opportunity, or at least learn how it’s … Continue reading Tom Colicchio Comments on Sexual Harassment in Restaurant Industry →

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Busser Sues Mario Batali’s Restaurant for Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay Violations

Louis Pechman — Thu, 02 Nov 2017 18:34:50 +0000

A former busser employed by Mario Batali’s Babbo Ristorante Enoteca is suing the restaurant to recover minimum and overtime wages, and tips unlawfully retained by the restaurant. According to Octavio Quinones, who worked at Babbo as a busboy for almost two years, the restaurant willfully failed and refused to pay him at the correct minimum … Continue reading Busser Sues Mario Batali’s Restaurant for Minimum Wage and Overtime Pay Violations →

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Smokey Bones Restaurant Accused of Tip Credit Violations

Louis Pechman — Mon, 30 Oct 2017 20:17:48 +0000

Servers at Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill claim that the restaurant chain has engaged in tip credit violations and wage theft, according to a lawsuit filed in South Carolina federal court. The lawsuit alleges that Smokey Bones, while taking advantage of the FLSA’s tip credit provision, required waitstaff to perform non-tipped side work that … Continue reading Smokey Bones Restaurant Accused of Tip Credit Violations →

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Philadelphia Restaurant to Pay $400,000 to 63 Workers for Wage Theft Violations

Louis Pechman — Thu, 19 Oct 2017 10:00:44 +0000

Talula’s Garden, a Philadelphia restaurant, has agreed to pay 63 workers $400,000 for wage theft violations, including requiring employees to work unpaid hours, according to a lawsuit initiated by the U.S. Department of Labor. The lawsuit alleges Talula’s Garden violated the overtime, minimum wage, and recordkeeping provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). “The … Continue reading Philadelphia Restaurant to Pay $400,000 to 63 Workers for Wage Theft Violations →

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