Electronic Tips Ownership Illinois

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In Illinois, electronic tips are considered the same as cash tips and belong to the employee. Employers cannot keep electronic tips, even if the employee earns above the minimum wage, unless there is a valid tip pooling arrangement. Employees must be informed about any such arrangement. If an employer withholds electronic tips, employees can report this to the Illinois Department of Labor for further assistance.

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electronic tips in Illinois
In Illinois, electronic tips are generally considered the same as cash tips. Employers must ensure that tipped employees receive at least the minimum wage when tips are included. Here are some key points:
- Tips belong to the employee, not the employer.
- Employers may not take a portion of your tips unless part of a valid tip pooling arrangement.
- Employees must be informed about any tip pooling arrangement.
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I make minimum wage in Illinois, but my employer allows me to keep cash tips but not electronic tips. Is this legal?
Hi ****! In Illinois, both cash and electronic tips belong to the employee. Your employer should not keep electronic tips unless there's a valid tip pooling arrangement. You should receive all your tips to ensure you earn at least the minimum wage. If needed, you can contact the Illinois Department of Labor for more guidance.
can the employer keep electronic tips above minimum wage?
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In Illinois, employers cannot keep electronic tips even if you earn above the minimum wage. Tips, whether cash or electronic, belong to the employee unless part of a valid tip pooling arrangement. If your employer is withholding electronic tips, you may want to report it to the Illinois Department of Labor.