Pennsylvania Tipped Employee Wage Compliance

Tipped employee wage compliance procedures for Pennsylvania restaurants.

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What this document covers

Pennsylvania has specific rules for tipped employee compensation: $2.83/hr direct wage with tip credit (must total $7.25/hr with tips; higher than federal $2.13 tipped minimum). This document covers tip credit calculations, tip pooling rules, required notices to employees, and record-keeping specific to Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania?

$2.83/hr direct wage with tip credit (must total $7.25/hr with tips; higher than federal $2.13 tipped minimum).

Who can participate in a tip pool?

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

Document details

State: Pennsylvania
Legal basis: Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (43 P.S. §333.101); PA Wage Payment and Collection Law (43 P.S. §260.1); FLSA §3(m)
Enforced by: Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I)
Penalty for absence: Back wages, liquidated damages, and penalties under Pennsylvania Minimum Wage Act (43 P.S. §333.101); PA Wage Payment and Collection Law (43 P.S. §260.1). Class action risk for tip credit violations.
Category: Employment & HR

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