From Tip Theft to Unpaid Overtime: 10 Wage Violations New York Restaurant Workers Should Know

Introduction: When Restaurant Work Does Not Add Up on Your Paycheck Working in a restaurant can be demanding. Servers, bartenders, cooks, dishwashers, hosts, bussers, and other hospitality workers often work long hours in fast-paced environments. A typical shift may involve rushing between tables, handling customer requests, preparing food, cleaning, closing the restaurant, and dealing with unexpected problems. For many workers, tips are also an important part of their income. Because restaurant work often involves hourly wages, tips, overtime, split shifts, service charges, and other forms of compensation, it can sometimes be difficult for employees to know whether they are being...