Oak Texas Bar LLC, Oak Texas Bar & Grill LLC paid servers, bartenders tips only
Employer name: Oak Texas Bar & Grill LLC Oak Texas Bar LLC
Investigation site: 7001 N. 10th St., Suite C, McAllen, Texas 78504
113 S 17th St., McAllen, TX 78501
Investigation findings: The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division found the employer violated federal minimum wage obligations by not paying servers and bartenders a cash wage of at least $2.13 per hour. The restaurant allowed employees to work for tips only, which failed to meet the federal minimum wage requirements. Investigators also found that the employer failed to pay overtime pay to wait staff. In addition, the investigation determined the employer paid cooks straight time for all hours worked.
Back wages recovered: $250,599 in owed back wages and liquidated damages
Workers affected: 36
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