Are there special rules related to minimum wage for tipped employees?
Yes. An employer is permitted to pay tipped employees a wage of half of the normal minimum wage. The employer can count your tips towards getting you up to and above the full minimum wage if you are working a job that normally receives at least $30 in tips per month, you have been informed of this tip credit law and you are allowed to keep all of your tips (except for pooling arrangements with co-workers) and you do not have to share your tips with your employer. If the amount you receive does not at least equal minimum wage, your employer must pay you the difference to get you to minimum wage.
