Virginia Tipped Employee Wage Compliance

Tipped employee wage compliance procedures for Virginia restaurants.

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What this document covers

Virginia has specific rules for tipped employee compensation: $2.13/hr direct wage with tip credit (tips must bring total to $12.41/hr; tipped wage increases proportionally with state minimum). This document covers tip credit calculations, tip pooling rules, required notices to employees, and record-keeping specific to Virginia 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 Virginia?

$2.13/hr direct wage with tip credit (tips must bring total to $12.41/hr; tipped wage increases proportionally with state minimum).

Who can participate in a tip pool?

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

Document details

State: Virginia
Legal basis: Virginia Code Title 40.1 (Labor and Employment); FLSA §3(m)
Enforced by: Virginia Department of Labor and Industry (DOLI)
Penalty for absence: Back wages, liquidated damages, and penalties under Virginia Code Title 40.1 (Labor and Employment). Class action risk for tip credit violations.
Category: Employment & HR

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