Legal Question in Business Law in Illinois

I work at a nightclub. On some weekends people book parties for a few hours. The patrons pay a certain amout (usually between thirty and forty five dollars each) to wear a wristband. It entitles them to free drinks between the hours of their party. Few if any of these customers tip for open bar. The company does not pay us for working these parties. We still make our hourly wage plus tips but recive no money for these parties. In the past we used to but not anymore. So my question would be is this legal? If the company is getting paid for a party that they book and the server and/or bartender serve all the liquor and wait on them hand and foot how can this be?


Asked on 2/07/10, 5:47 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Moens Moens Law Offices, Chartered

"The company does not pay us for working these parties. We still make our hourly wage plus tips but recive no money for these parties."

I don't understand if you are saying you are being paid hourly or not. If you are not, then it would appear that you have a valid claim for wages. You would need to contact an attorney and/or the Department of Labor Wage and Hour Division.

By the way, I always tip at open bars.

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Answered on 2/15/10, 6:57 am


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