EMPLOYMENT LAW: Wage, Hours and Equity Pay.

"Demonstrate an understanding of workplace compensation programs as related to the Fair Labor Standards Act, and Equal Pay Act ."

There are certain protections in place to ensure that employees receive fair wages.Please read this recent article that relates to the impact that COVID-19 has had on a certain sector:https://www.natlawreview.com/article/here-s-tip-restaurant-workers-allege-wage-and-hour-violations-amid-covid-19-pandemic

Many of us have worked in food service at some point in our lives.What are your thoughts on how employees who earn tips should be treated under FLSA?Do you believe that COVID-19 has highlighted or exacerbated any problems for employees who rely on tips?Please be sure to explain and support your answer.

Note: Since the writing of the article above, there have been some rulings related to tipped employees that should alsobe considered.Please briefly review the following before responding:https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/flsa/tips

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