Is it legal for a waitress to get not wage just tips

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Is it legal for a waitress to get not wage just tips

I was offered a job and the said i
would recieve tips and no hourly pay is
this legal in louisiana

Asked on December 20, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Louisiana

Answers:

M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 7 years ago | Contributor

It is illegal to require someone to work for tips only.  A worker must be paid at least their state's minimum wage. Further, sine this is a "non-exempt" position, anything time worked over 40 hours in a work week must be paid a OT (1 1/2 the employee's hourly wage).     


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