Labor law webinar for National Waitstaff Day

Summary:

The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division, along with the South Carolina Human Affairs Commission and the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation, will host a webinar on May 21, 2024, to mark National Waitstaff Day. The webinar will provide information on federal wage and labor protections for food service industry workers in South Carolina, including the Fair Labor Standards Act's minimum wage, overtime, and recordkeeping provisions, as well as tip pool requirements, safety hazards, and discrimination in the workplace. The goal of the webinar is to educate employers and workers on their legal responsibilities and rights, with a focus on ensuring that vulnerable workers receive their rightful wages and benefits.