Breaking Down New York State Tips Laws for Restaurant Owners
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JANUARY 5, 2024
Any money a customer leaves voluntarily above the ticket price (including tax) is a tip or gratuity. New York also allows employers to claim a tip credit , reducing the cash wage requirement by one-third of the minimum wage. With a $15 minimum wage, this works out to a $10 cash wage and a $5 tip credit.
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