New York A09008 authorizes equitable tip pooling for counter service restaurants that pay all employees at or above minimum wage.

New York A09008 amends the labor law to authorize equitable tip pooling for counter service restaurants. These restaurants must pay all employees at or above minimum wage. The bill allows tip pooling for both service and non-service employees. Employers can require participation in a tip pool and must set the distribution percentage based on hours worked. Managerial staff with personnel decision authority cannot participate. Restaurants must inform employees of any changes to tip pooling policies through a conspicuously posted notice. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.

New York A09008 authorizes equitable tip pooling for counter service restaurants that pay all employees at or above minimum wage.

New York A09008 amends the labor law to authorize equitable tip pooling for counter service restaurants. These restaurants must pay all employees at or above minimum wage. The bill allows tip pooling for both service and non-service employees. Employers can require participation in a tip pool and must set the distribution percentage based on hours worked. Managerial staff with personnel decision authority cannot participate. Restaurants must inform employees of any changes to tip pooling policies through a conspicuously posted notice. The act takes effect 90 days after becoming law.