Tipped Employees Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

Authored By: United States Department of Labor

Information

This Fact Sheet from the United States Department of Labor provides general information concerning the application of the Fair Labor Standards Act to tipped employees, whether an employer pays the full minimum wage or takes a credit against the tips earned by the employee towards its minimum wage obligations.

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Last Review and Update: Jul 21, 2026
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