Small Business Flexibility Act

Bill 119 HR 85, also known as the Tip Income Protection Act, aims to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 to allow for the pooling of tips among all employees. This bill would allow employers to distribute tips more equitably among all workers, including those who do not traditionally receive tips, such as kitchen staff and janitors.

The bill seeks to address concerns about wage disparities between front-of-house and back-of-house employees in the service industry. By allowing for tip pooling, all employees would have the opportunity to share in the tips earned by the establishment, promoting a more fair and inclusive work environment.

In addition to tip pooling, the bill also includes provisions to protect employees' rights to their tips and ensure that tips are not being unlawfully withheld by employers. This would help to prevent wage theft and ensure that workers are fairly compensated for their work. Overall, Bill 119 HR 85 aims to promote fairness and equality in the distribution of tips among all employees, while also protecting workers' rights to their hard-earned wages.