illegal as in against the Department of Labor, which is illegal but not illegal illegal depending on your view of law. So it goes against labor laws in applicable states. Which is, like, most of them. I didn’t bother to look up if it’s illegal in all states, so do your own homework if you care about this shit, or if your manager is a piece of shit.

That homework is on you.

“Employers may establish tip pools or require employees to “tip out” other employees. We recommend employers create clearly written policies for tip pooling arrangements. Tip pools or tip outs: Cannot include salaried-exempt managers and business owners.” -Department of Labor for some shit hole state

So, figure out if you have a tip pool, figure out if the manager is getting some, and figure out if that shit is illegal in your state.

Don’t worry, they’ll probably be shitty regardless.

In Closing,

If you’re working at a high end restaurant with a huge take home and you’re living a kush life. I’d probably keep my mouth shut if I were you, don’t want to be the party pooper especially when everyone is getting a bag and there’s a huge backorder of people wanting to work there.

But if you’re working at Olive Garden or some dingy Corporate Franchise shithole. I’d sound that fucking whistle faster than you can ask me to split the check.

Do what you will with that information.

*Not Valid Financial, Legal, Life, or Any Advice