Georgia Tipped Employee Wage Compliance

Tipped employee wage compliance procedures for Georgia restaurants.

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What this document covers

Georgia has specific rules for tipped employee compensation: $2.13/hr direct wage with federal tip credit (must total $7.25/hr with tips; GA follows federal standards for tipped employees). This document covers tip credit calculations, tip pooling rules, required notices to employees, and record-keeping specific to Georgia law.

Key sections included

State tipped minimum wage rate
Tip credit notice requirements
Tip pooling rules and restrictions
Tip credit calculation worksheet
Service charge vs tip distinctions
Record-keeping requirements
Employee acknowledgment forms

Frequently asked questions

What is the tipped minimum wage in Georgia?

$2.13/hr direct wage with federal tip credit (must total $7.25/hr with tips; GA follows federal standards for tipped employees).

Who can participate in a tip pool?

Under federal law, only employees who customarily receive tips can participate. Georgia may have additional restrictions — check current state guidance.

Document details

State: Georgia
Legal basis: GA Code Title 34 (Labor and Industrial Relations); FLSA §3(m)
Enforced by: Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) — limited jurisdiction; federal DOL has primary wage enforcement
Penalty for absence: Back wages, liquidated damages, and penalties under GA Code Title 34 (Labor and Industrial Relations). Class action risk for tip credit violations.
Category: Employment & HR

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