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$296K in Collectible Tips.
14 Locations. Managers in the Pool.
Little Big Burger, a regional burger chain with 14 locations, was required to pay back $148,248 in misallocated tips plus equal damages after DOL found managers were improperly participating in tip pools.
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Managers Participate in Tip Pool
Little Big Burger required employees at all 14 locations to share tips with managers. Under FLSA, managers and supervisors are prohibited from participating in tip pools under any circumstances. Their tips belong to the hourly workers who earn them.
Systematic Tip Diversion
Approximately 600 employees across the chain were affected by the improper tip-pooling policy. The systematic nature meant every payroll cycle compounded the gap.
Department of Labor Steps In
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division investigated Little Big Burger's tip-pooling practices and confirmed managers were improperly receiving a portion of employee tips.
$296,496 Total Owed
Little Big Burger was required to pay $148,248 in misallocated tips back to employees, plus an equal amount in liquidated damages, totaling approximately $296,496 for the 600 affected workers.
Without Marty
- Managers included in tip pool across all locations
- Policy spreads to 14 locations, 600 workers
- Gaps compound with every payroll
- DOL investigation identifies systematic issue
- $296K+ owed including damages
With Marty
- Tip pool participant audit flags managers
- Real-time notifications when ineligible employees receive tips
- Multi-location compliance dashboard
- Fix policy before it compounds
- Documentation proves good-faith compliance
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Sources: DOL enforcement records, public filings.