Another NY Restaurant Hit With Tip Pooling Lawsuit

Japonais restaurant in New York City has been sued over its tip pooling practices. In particular, the suit alleges that Japonais allowed management employees to share in server tips and failed to provide meal breaks. Apparently, the Judge in the case recently granted conditional certification of a Fair Labor Standards Act collective action. What this means is that the plaintiffs in the case now will be able to send notice to all current and former Japonais employees with potential claims so they can decide whether to join the lawsuit.