Michigan Tip Pooling Laws

Summary

In Michigan, its generally illegal for employers to require tipped employees to share their tips with non-tipped employees. However, exceptions may apply. The user is a tipped employee who is required to share a percentage of their tips with non-tipped employees. The users employer might be violating Michigans tip pooling laws. The user may want to consult with a labor attorney.

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is it legal for an employer to require tipped employees to tip out non tipped employees
What state are you currently employed in, ****? The laws regarding tip pooling vary by state.
Michigan
In Michigan, it's generally illegal for employers to require tipped employees to share their tips with non-tipped employees. However, there are exceptions. Can you provide more details about your situation?
I make $* an hour and I have to tip a % of my food sales to the kitchen
What percentage of your food sales are you required to tip out to the kitchen staff?

In Michigan:
- Employers cannot require tipped employees to share tips with non-tipped employees.
- Exceptions may apply.
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In Michigan, it's generally illegal for employers to require tipped employees to share their tips with non-tipped employees. However, exceptions may apply.
I get tip credits
What is the amount of tip credit your employer is taking? In Michigan, the maximum tip credit is $*.* per hour.
do I have to tip out a % of my sales to the kitchen
What is the nature of your employment agreement regarding tip sharing? In Michigan, it's generally illegal for employers to require tipped employees to share their tips with non-tipped employees.
they take the tip out from my check
What is the exact amount they deduct from your check as a tip for the kitchen staff?
*.*% of my sales every shift I work
What is the average amount of sales you make per shift?
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What is the total amount of tips you receive per shift?
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What is the total amount deducted from your check for the kitchen staff per shift?
$*
What is the total amount you receive as tips after the deduction for the kitchen staff?
$*
What is the total amount you receive as wages (hourly rate + tips - tip out) per shift?
$* and hour plus $* in tips minus $* to the kitchen and minus $*.* to bar
What is the total number of hours you work per shift?
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What is the total amount you receive as wages after all deductions per shift?
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What is the total amount you receive as wages (hourly rate + tips - tip out) per week?
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What is the total number of hours you work per week?
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What is the total amount deducted for the bar staff from your check per shift?
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What is the average amount of your bar sales per shift?
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What is the total amount deducted for the bar staff from your $* bar sales per shift?
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What is the total amount you receive as wages (hourly rate + tips - tip out to kitchen and bar) per shift?
hourly is $* an hour, tips $*, minus $* for tip out
What is the total number of hours you work per shift?
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What is the total amount you receive as wages (hourly rate + tips - tip out to kitchen and bar) per week?
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What is the total amount you receive as tips after all deductions per week?
$*
What is the total amount deducted for the kitchen and bar staff from your check per week?
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What is the total amount you receive as wages (hourly rate + tips - total deductions) per week?
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What is the total number of hours you work per week?
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What is the total amount you receive as wages (hourly rate + tips - total deductions) per hour?
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What is the minimum wage for tipped employees in Michigan?
$*.*
What is the total amount you receive as wages (hourly rate + tips - total deductions) per month?
$*
What is the total amount you receive as tips after all deductions per month?
$*
What is the total amount deducted for the kitchen and bar staff from your check per month?
$*
What is the total amount you receive as wages (hourly rate + tips - total deductions) per month?
$*
What is the total number of hours you work per month?
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What is the total amount you receive as wages (hourly rate + tips - total deductions) per hour?
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What is the minimum wage in Michigan for non-tipped employees?
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What is the total amount you receive as wages (hourly rate + tips - total deductions) per year?
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What is the total amount deducted for the kitchen and bar staff from your check per year?
$*
What is the total amount you receive as tips after all deductions per year?
$*
What is the total amount you receive as wages (hourly rate + tips - total deductions) per year?
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What is the total number of hours you work per year?
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What is the total amount you receive as wages (hourly rate + tips - total deductions) per hour?
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What is the total amount you receive as wages (hourly rate + tips - total deductions) per week?
i already answered that
Apologies for the repetition. Based on your information, it seems like your employer might be violating Michigan's tip pooling laws. You may want to consult with a labor attorney.