I'm dealing with a situation and need some guidance.
employer withholding tips. I've been dealing with this for about 3 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have worked at this company for 11 years. My position is non-exempt and I do have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.
Do I have a strong case? What should my next steps be?
I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.
This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under OSHA regulations, a safety violation.
Might be worth talking to a local attorney about this.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's bar association? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it just saying.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
I ended up hiring an attorney to send the initial letter, which cost about $2-4 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.
Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.
What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
Not surprised at all tbh.
In my case, it took about 1-3 months to resolve. The key was escalating to a supervisor/manager.
Check if your state has specific protections for this. Laws vary significantly.
I went through something similar. The waiting period for the labor board was about 3 months.