PrintTom Colicchio Sued by Former Waitress Over Pay
New York Times' City Room reports that celebrity chef Tom Colicchio was sued by a former Craftbar waitress in Federal court on Thursday. The waitress, Nessa Rapone, is accusing his company of "misappropriating employee tips, withholding some overtime pay and sometimes failing to pay minimum wage." You can view the full lawsuit at City Room.
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2 Comments:
Is the abusive practice of London restaurant owners, of claiming a certain portion of waitstaff's tips migrating to the US? If so, I hope it's clamped down on. Tips are important as even at the best restaurants, waitstaff's wages are deliberately kept low because they are reminded of the potential for tips.
Mares at 9:29PM on 12/12/08
I had a friend who worked at Craftbar and he said the accusations are bullsh*t. According to him, their tips were never misappropriated, and they got paid overtime, etc. The whole nine yards.
Capricorn at 10:30PM on 12/15/08