California employers in the hospitality industry must navigate complex tipping laws to ensure compliance and avoid costly mistakes. In this video, I break down five key issues every employer should understand when it comes to tips, including who legally owns a tip, the rules around employer-mandated tip pooling policies, and whether tips impact overtime calculations

The service industry in California constantly grapples with the complexities surrounding tips, tip pooling, and mandatory service charges. Recently, on August 23, 2024, a federal appeals court blocked the Department of Labor’s (DOL) controversial 80/20/30 rule in Restaurant Law Center, Texas Restaurant Association v. United State Dept. of Labor. This rule, which created significant