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Restaurant Taking 30% of Tips for “House Fee” — Is This Legal in CA?

Started by totally_not_spam_32 · Sep 18, 2023 · 7 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice.
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totally_not_spam_32OP

Not gonna lie as far as I know, looking for advice on this situation. Restaurant Taking 30% of Tips for House Fee - Is This Legal in CA? tbh.

Details: I'm in a situation where I need to understand my legal options. Has anyone dealt with something similar?

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totally_not_spam_32OP

Update: Thanks everyone for the guidance. I consulted with an attorney and we're moving forward. The advice here helped me understand what questions to ask and what to expect. Will update when there's a resolution.

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another_owner_21

Make sure you're within the statute of limitations for your state.

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quick_contractor_17

Bookmarking this for reference. Great discussion.

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confused_renter_54

Document everything. Emails, texts, pay stubs - all of it. You'll need this if it goes to litigation.

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random_owner_91

Following - dealing with a similar situation right now.

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also_tenant_6

Thanks for the update OP. Glad things are moving forward.

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confused_seller_23

Did you get anything in writing from HR? That's usually key evidence.

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also_question_18

Just went through this. Happy to answer questions via DM.