Roanoke, Texas-based Hard Eight BBQ failed to properly compensate its employees who were earning tips. An investigation determined that hourly managers were not being paid appropriate overtime wages. The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits an employer from keeping tips the
Highlights
- Roanoke, Texas-based Hard Eight BBQ failed to properly compensate its employees who were earning tips.
- The Fair Labor Standards Act prohibits an employer from keeping tips the business’ workers receive for any purposes.
- The investigation determined that hourly managers were not being paid appropriate overtime wages.
- Hard 8 BBQ corrected the problem in August 2021, noting the tweaks were made after management learned of a 2019 change to labor laws.
- The restaurant also posted a video message on Facebook addressing the situation, the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reported.
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