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Louis Pechman, founder of WaiterPay, was lead counsel for private plaintiffs in a record $8.5 million settlement with Chickie’s & Pete’s for alleged tip theft.

An associate manager for a Cracker Barrel restaurant has filed a class action lawsuit claiming overtime violations. Find more information on this story here

Sushi Yasuda, recognized as one of the best Japanese restaurants in New York, has settled a lawsuit for $2.4 million dollars. Find more on this story here.

Louis Pechman, the founder of Waiterpay, was a featured guest on BK Live’s June 2, 2014 segment on Tipped Wages. Watch the video on this here.

Food Network Celebrity Willie Degel will pay $900,000 to settle a wage theft lawsuit. Find out more detailed information on this story here.

Today is National Waiters and Waitresses Day. It is a good day to review the Top Ten Violations of Restaurant Worker Rights. Find that information here.

Workers at Peter Luger’s, recognized by Zagat’s as the best steakhouse in New York, has agreed to a $250,000 settlement. Find more information on this here.

Subway restaurants violate the wage payment laws more than any other fast food restaurant. Find the whole story on this here.

Guy and Gallard restaurants in Manhattan have been sued in New York federal court for many violations. Find more information on this story here.

U.S. Representative Michael Grimm was indicted for lying in a New York federal court lawsuit. Find more detailed information about this story here.