Say goodbye to automatic gratuities *

USA - July 30 2012
On June 20, 2012, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) issued Revenue Ruling 2012-18 to clarify and update existing guidelines on taxation issues affecting the hospitality industry.

Co-authors: Carolyn D. Richmond.

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Give tipped employees proper notice if taking tip credit *

USA - February 15 2012
It is imperative that employers comply with all of the Fair Labor Standards Act’s requirements, and be able to provide proof of adherence to protect themselves in court.

Co-authors: Carolyn D. Richmond.

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Minimum wage rates to rise in several states *

USA - January 6 2012
Beginning on January 1, 2012, the minimum wage will increase in eight states (including a number of local municipalities), requiring employers to pay increased wages to their minimum wage employees.

Co-authors: Carolyn D. Richmond.

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Reminder to New York employers to provide annual wage notices notices between January 1, 2012 and February 1, 2012 *

USA - December 8 2011
Beginning on January 1, 2012, all private employers will be required to provide each New York employee with the annual New York State Wage Theft Prevention Act (WTPA) mandated notice.

Co-authors: Carolyn D. Richmond.

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New York State Department of Labor retracts previous opinion and now permits employers to pay out credit card and cash tips by payroll *

USA - June 11 2011
At long last, employers in the hospitality industry have some positive news from the New York State Department of Labor (DOL).

Co-authors: Carolyn D. Richmond.

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