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Can someone explain employer withholding tips?

Started by debtfree_someday_23 · Oct 5, 2024 · 1,490 views · 4 replies
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debtfree_someday_23 OP

Looking for advice on a legal issue. Here's what happened.

employer withholding tips. I've been dealing with this for about 2 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 10 years. My position is non-exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?

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TaxPro_CPA_14

Literally had this conversation with my lawyer last month.

I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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another_throwaway_15

Tbh not a lawyer if that makes sense, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send teh initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it tbh.

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need_advice_asap_2

I went through almost the exact same thing.

Don't make the same mistake I did -- is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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daveP_22

I went through almost the exact same thing.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.