North Carolina Tipped Employee Wage Compliance

Tipped employee wage compliance procedures for North Carolina restaurants.

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What this document covers

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

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

Who can participate in a tip pool?

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

Document details

State: North Carolina
Legal basis: NC Wage and Hour Act (NC Gen. Stat. §95-25.1 et seq.); FLSA §3(m)
Enforced by: NC Department of Labor (NCDOL)
Penalty for absence: Back wages, liquidated damages, and penalties under NC Wage and Hour Act (NC Gen. Stat. §95-25.1 et seq.). Class action risk for tip credit violations.
Category: Employment & HR

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