stargoop
01-13-2007, 12:00 AM
A company that booked an event with my convention center sent a sum of $2,400 to my employer. Along with these funds were instructions that this money was to be divided between employees who had been a part of the food service provided during their function as well as a specific list of names of the workers that were intended to received this bonus. My employer, instead of returning the money or even throwing it into the tip pool applied it to the company party funds. We are not required to pay for our Christmas party (which is held at work with food prepared by our employer) and most of us, including myself do not attend. It is a party that is given for all departments, not just food service. I do not think it fair that only those employees singled out for excellent service should have to contribute funds to the Christmas party and would rather the money was returned with a letter stating that tips are not allowed. Isn't this dishonest to the point of illegal for my employers to apply this money (from a company which has already given them a 20% service fee as part of the original bill)to a purpose other than specified?
Pattymd
01-16-2007, 06:20 AM
There is nothing in the law that is going to force your employer to comply with the client's request. Nor require the company to let you attend the party for free. Sorry.
A company that booked an event with my convention center sent a sum of $2,400 to my employer. Along with these funds were instructions that this money was to be divided between employees who had been a part of the food service provided during their function as well as a specific list of names of the workers that were intended to received this bonus.
Do you have a copy of the instructions ? If so link here:
http://www.lni.wa.gov/forms/pdf/700027af.pdf
JoeC
Pattymd
01-16-2007, 11:37 AM
How does that link bolster the employee's claim? Again, there is no wage and hour law that is going to REQUIRE the employer "pass through" this additional amount paid by the client no matter how you slice it.
When the client passes on funds designated for a specific purpose,designated to specific employees engaged in food service. That is a tip the employer has to abide by clients wishes in it's distribution.
It's no different than when you leave cash on the table as a tip. The employer can not take the money,and spend it on the employee as he sees fit.
JoeC
