It used to be that restaurants could not require that tips be pooled and distributed between tipped and non-tipped employees (e.g. servers and kitchen staff). Congress has changed that Employers can now require tip-pooling IF… Each participant employee is paid the full minimum wage before tips (that mean no tip credits!) AND The employer/manager/supervisor does […]
New Oregon Transit Tax: What Employers Need to Know
Beginning on July 1, 2018, employers must start withholding Oregon’s statewide transit tax from the wages of Oregon residents (regardless of where the work is performed); and (2) wages of non-Oregon residents who perform services in Oregon. The tax is one-tenth of one percent (.001) if the employee’s wages. While it is not imposed on […]
READ MOREBeware of Demand Letters for Small Amounts
No one likes receiving demand letters. Demand letters are often sent by a would-be plaintiff to a would-be defendant before a lawsuit is filed. They demand payment of money, and say that a lawsuit will be filed if the defendant doesn’t pay. If you ever receive one, and the amount demanded is relatively small, you […]
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