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HR 2312119th CongressIntroduced
Tipped Employee Protection Act
Introduced: Mar 24, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Womack, Steve [R-AR-3] (R-Arkansas)
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Tipped Employee Protection Act amends the Fair Labor Standards Act to revise the definition of 'tipped employee'.
Key Points
- 1Changes definition from receiving over $30/month in tips to focusing on whether tips plus cash wages meet minimum wage requirements
- 2Allows employers to determine the time period for calculating tip credits (daily, weekly, biweekly, monthly, or per pay period)
- 3Maintains existing tipped employee protections while updating the calculation methodology
Impact Areas
Tipped workersRestaurant and hospitality industryEmployers with tipped employeesWage and hour compliance
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