The record

Who gets the tip at Sly Fox Pittsburgh Taphouse and Brewery in Pittsburgh?

As of September 5, 2026, TipRecord has received 0 reports about Sly Fox Pittsburgh Taphouse and Brewery regarding tip handling. 0 include supporting evidence reviewed by TipRecord (originals purged within 90 days of upload). The company has not responded. Evidence level: Legally confirmed. These are user-submitted reports and/or documents provided to TipRecord; they are not findings or legal conclusions by TipRecord.

On the record

1 claim

• Legally confirmedManagers or owners receive a share

  Public record documented by TipRecord: On November 27, 2024, the U.S. Department of Labor stated its investigation found managers unlawfully participated in the tip pool at both Pittsburgh locations; $184,855 in wages, damages, and penalties was recovered. Source: https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/whd/whd20241127, November 27, 2024. This documents an official public record; it is not a finding by TipRecord.

  • US Department of Labor · November 27, 2024
  • WPXI · November 27, 2024

Law

Law in Pennsylvania

No specific state rule found; the federal rule applies.

1. Under the Fair Labor Standards Act, tips are the property of the employee. An employer, including managers and supervisors, may not keep any portion of employees' tips for any purpose, whether or not it takes a tip credit.

   Source: 29 U.S.C. §203(m)(2)(B); DOL Fact Sheet #15 · verified 2026-09

Every rule on file for Pennsylvania

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