Tip Pooling

Navigating New York Tip Pooling and Tip Sharing Rules

Balancing company revenues and employee compensation is critical to the success of any hospitality business. As profit margins continue to tighten, restaurant and bar owners may need to revisit their tipping practices. Tip pooling and tip sharing are common practices that can benefit employees (and hence their employers). The legal requirements around these tipping topics …

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Remote Employees in New York

Remote Employees in New York (Webinar Recap)

On September 29, 2022, I presented a complimentary webinar entitled “Remote Employees in New York”. For those who couldn’t attend the live webinar, I’m happy to make it available for you to watch at your convenience. In the webinar, I discuss: Insurance Issues Mandatory Policies Employment Discrimination Hiring Pitfalls and much more! There have always …

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Call-in Pay

New York Call-In Pay Requirements

Employees who don’t work a full shift might be entitled to additional pay beyond their clocked hours. New York law addresses this complicated topic as “call-in pay.” The legal requirements vary based on industry, and for many employees being eligible for “call-in pay” won’t result in additional income. Hospitality Industry Call-In Pay A special set …

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