Posted 10/18/2023, 7:01:56 PM
Koreatown Restaurant Manager Fined for Stealing Over $28K in Workers' Tips
- The U.S. Department of Labor said a Koreatown restaurant manager took over $28K in workers' tips.
- The manager participated in the employee tip pool at Oo-Kook Korean BBQ, violating labor laws.
- The owner must pay back the stolen tips, additional damages, and a fine due to previous violations.
- This is the restaurant's third investigation by the DOL for wage issues since 2012.
- The DOL reminds restaurant employers to ensure workers get all earned wages, including tips.
