There is a specific law that says how and when an employer or potential employer can do a background check on you. The law also says what the employer can and can’t do with the information it gathers. Several large employers have recently been sued for violating this law, prompting multi-million dollar settlements with the
The law on keeping your tips and getting the right hourly wage
Employees who work for tips should look closely at what they earn and be careful about their employer’s rules regarding their tips. There’s no guarantee that your employer is going to protect your rights under wage laws. It might be up to you.
There are some specific rules, under both state and federal law, on