Q: What to do if my employee is claiming she can keep tips after we show her facts that she cant
She is claiming she will take our tips as punishment for not completing our jobs to her standard. She said because she doesn’t call us tipped employees that we aren’t even though we receive more than 30$ a month. I just don’t know what to do or if I can do anything about it legally
A: If your employee is unlawfully withholding tips from other employees based on her own standards and despite being shown evidence that contradicts her claims, you should take action to address the situation promptly. First, ensure that you have clear policies in place regarding tip distribution and that they comply with Colorado state law, which generally prohibits employers from keeping tips earned by employees. Communicate with the employee in question to reiterate the company's policies and the legal requirements surrounding tip distribution.
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