Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Vacates the Department of Labor’s Rule for Tipped Employees – What It Means for Hospitality Businesses
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has overturned an important law that will significantly impact employees seeking to challenge their tips. In a recent decision in Restaurant Law Center and Texas Restaurant Association v. U.S. Department of Labor, the court overturned the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) rule regarding tipped employees. This means that employers…