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How to Apply the Tip Credit

Author: XpertHR Editorial Team

Employers usually must pay a nonexempt employee at least the federal minimum wage, which is currently $7.25 per hour. However, employers may apply an employee's tips as a credit against federal minimum wage requirements - and against certain state and local minimum wage requirements. Follow these steps to take advantage of this tip credit.