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Texas barbecue mini-chain Black’s BBQ was ordered to pay just over $230,000 in back pay to 274 employees for missing tips after a Department of Labor investigation in 2022

A popular local barbecue restaurant has paid more than $230,000 in tip money illegally distributed to managers to its rightful employees after a U.S. Department of Labor investigation and audit.

Department of Labor recovered $230k in back wages for 274 workers employed by popular central Texas barbecue restaurant operator after investigation tips given to restaurant managers. Wage and Hour Division investigators found Black’s Barbecue Inc. illegally kept tips.

According to the US Department of Labor, Black's Barbecue Inc. shared servers' tips with managers.

According to the US Department of Labor, Black's Barbecue Inc. shared servers' tips with managers.

According to the US Department of Labor, Black's Barbecue Inc. shared servers' tips with managers.

According to the US Department of Labor, Black's Barbecue Inc. shared servers' tips with managers.

Blacks violated federal law by illegal tip sharing, which amounted to $230,353 in back wages for more than 270 employees, the Department of Labor said.

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