QUESTION
Can an employer keep my tips after i quit?
Asked on Sep 24th, 2014 on Labor and Employment - Ohio
More details to this question:
I quit my job and i just received my last paycheck. According to the employee manual they said they will reduce pay down to minimum wage if 2 weeks notice isn't fulfilled. my understanding is that they could reduce the rate they pay me back down to minimum wage, but that they have no legal right to do anything with my tips. But according to my paycheck I was paid minimum wage, without tips. Also, it shows that i paid income tax on those tips that i did not receive. Is this legal?
1 ANSWER
No. You should be paid your tips. You may proceed with taking action in small claims court or contact the Department of Commerce's Wage and Hour Division.
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Answered on Oct 02nd, 2014 at 11:06 AM
Matthew J.P. Coffman The answer provided is not legal advice and it is recommended that you seek advice of an attorney. My office # is 614-949-1181.