Legal Question in Business Law in New York
I am opening a deli in NY. If I display a tip jar for my employees am I permitted to use those funds collected from customers to pay for the raw cost of my employees consumption of food for lunch/dinner? If not, should I be deducting potential cost(s) out of their paycheck?
Asked on 1/09/12, 10:54 am
2 Answers from Attorneys
Kristen Browde
Browde Law, P.C.
No. A tip jar is for tips.
If you're planning to deduct costs from them you should make sure that you have their agreement prior to doing so: it will be a lot cheaper than getting sued by one of them after the fact.
Answered on 1/09/12, 11:12 am
I concur with my colleague, taking money out of their tips is a big no-no.
You should post a clear written notice to your employees noting that if they eat the deli's food they are expected to pay for it.
Answered on 1/09/12, 12:53 pm
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