Food & Beverage Association Members and Associates,
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Food & Beverage Association Members and Associates,
The subject of tip pooling, rounding check totals and automatic service charge/tip added to all or special checks are on the front burner with many businesses today!
It’s the HOW that you need to know should you decide to institute any of these processes—we can help you address your needs and stay legal---619-228-2291
Stephen A Zolezzi
Executive VP, CEO
Food & Beverage Association San Diego County
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Court says wait staff 'tip pools' in eateries are legal
By William McCall
The Associated Press
PORTLAND — A federal appeals court has ruled that restaurants can create a "tip pool" that requires servers to share a percentage of tips with kitchen staff as long as the restaurant pays more than the minimum wage.
The 9th U.S. Court of Appeals this week rejected arguments by a waitress at a Portland restaurant who claimed the pooling arrangement violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.
Misty Cumbie argued that because the tip pool at the Vita Cafe included employees who are not "customarily and regularly tipped employees," it was invalid under the labor act.
The cafe requires its servers to contribute their tips to a pool shared by kitchen staff such as cooks and dishwashers, who got more than half the pool. The remainder was returned to servers in proportion to their hours worked.
But the owners of the cafe, Woody and Aaron Woo, argued the tip pool that included kitchen staff was allowed because the labor act applied only to employers who take a "tip credit" toward meeting the minimum wage by counting a portion of tips as wages.
The appeals court, in an opinion by Judge Diarmuid O'Scannlain, noted the restaurant did not take a tip credit and paid servers wages before tips that met or exceeded the Oregon minimum wage, which was $2.10 above the federal minimum wage at the time.
"Therefore, only the tips redistributed to Cumbie from the pool ever belonged to her, and her contributions to the pool did not, and could not, reduce her wages below the statutory minimum," O'Scannlain wrote.
As a result, the opinion said, "Cumbie received a wage that was far greater than the federally prescribed minimum, plus a substantial portion of her tips."
O'Scannlain added that "naturally, she would prefer to receive all of her tips," but the court ruled the labor act does not restrict tip pooling when no tip credit is taken.
Although the appeals court noted it was the first time it had dealt with the issue of tip pools, Bill Perry, spokesman for the Oregon Restaurant Association, said he doubted the ruling would have much impact on the restaurants.
"This will supplement the back of the house for some restaurants," Perry said, "but you still want to reward your sales people."
Copyright © The Seattle Times Company
Food & Beverage Association Members and Associates,
Smoking in businesses has become a non issue since it is prohibited in California with out exception.
Smoking on outdoor patios continues to be legal in most San Diego cities unless by city ordinance it is prohibited---each business self determines their policy.
This would seem to be clear cut, not a problem, get on with life, but then comes Electronic Cigarettes, which are not really cigarettes-now what to do?
Electronic Cigarettes are metal tubes that look like a cigarette, containing a load of nicotine the user sucks in for a hit as if smoking a cigarette. A slight water vapor puff is expelled which looks like smoke and “dada” mission accomplished!
After fielding your questions we want to educate businesses about this new product, its legality and your options.
They are legal to use everywhere-they are not a tobacco product governed by state or federal law. A US Judge, in a 32-page opinion said the US Food and Drug Administration doesn’t have authority to regulate electronic cigarettes.
Can they be used in our businesses-Yes, but you decide if that is OK or not—we have attached examples of two signs you may use depending on your ruling. Even if you choose not to post a sign in public it would be very instructive to post for employees to see so they know what your policy is for consistent enforcement. As time goes on more people will be using electronic cigarettes!
Please contact us if you have any questions---619-228-2291
Have a Great One!!!
Stephen A Zolezzi
Executive VP, CEO
Food & Beverage Association San Diego County
3110 Camino del Rio South #315
San Diego, CA 92108
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Food & Beverage Association Members and Associates,
F&BA allied member, Mark Mays, President of Alcott Insurance Agency has announced---Alcott now represents three carriers that cover these businesses.
For years, Crusader Insurance was the primary underwriter of this type of insurance. Although Crusader is still a viable market, Alcott now has appointments with two other companies that also specialize in this area. They can be more competitive in both premium and coverage.
Alcott will shop all three to make sure you receive a fair price with the best possible coverage. As Mark likes to say “We will help you make an informed insurance buying decision so that you adequately protect your business assets”.
If nothing else, we know Mr. Mays will give you an honest assessment of your current situation!
You may reach Mark at 619-293-3800
Options that save money are a beautiful thing to have!
Stephen A Zolezzi
Executive VP, CEO
Food & Beverage Association San Diego County
