by Douglas H. Duerr

Regardless of whether your establishment is a QSR, white tablecloth dining, motor inn, or luxury resort, it is increasingly likely that you will be the target of a law suit or a U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) audit. Both the DOL and plaintiffs’ lawyers have determined that the hospitality industry is a “target rich” environment, and restaurateurs and hoteliers such as Mario Batali, Bobby Flay, and Westin have paid as a result. While the claims against these iconic, as well as lesser-known, names have varied, there are some wage and hour mistakes that come up more often than others.
Addressing the following “Top 10” mistakes now will help you avoid a lawsuit or at least reduce your potential exposure: