Tag: worker-classification

Wage and hour violations are among the most common legal issues in the restaurant industry. The IRS levied over $127 million in classification penalties against restaurants recently. This guide covers the FLSA rules, tip credit, the 80/20 rule, worker classification, overtime, child labor, and harassment prevention requirements.

Misclassifying restaurant employees as independent contractors is one of the most expensive legal mistakes an operator can make — here's how classification actually works and what the IRS looks for.