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Two high-end New York City restaurants specializing in Spanish cuisine, Sofrito, were sued by former workers. Find more information on this story here.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) has filed a class action lawsuit against a McDonald’s. Find more information on this story here.

The Nashville location of Coyote Ugly Saloon, a restaurant chain made famous in the movie Coyote Ugly, was sued. Find more information on this story here.

Westbury Manor, a Long Island caterer settled a minimum wage and overtime case for $610,000. Find more detailed information on this story here.

Waiter David Kallman claims that CUT restaurant, owned by Wolfgang Puck, discriminated against him. Find more detailed information about this story here.

The owner of two Baltimore taverns could not share in the tip pool of the bartenders, even though he also worked as a bartender. Find out more here.

Mama’s Pizzeria in Copiague, New York agreed to pay $800,000 to settle a lawsuit. Find more detailed information about this story here.

Uncle Bacala’s, an Italian seafood restaurant is the latest restaurant to be sued by the United States Department of Labor. Find more about this story here.

During her years at Florio’s, and in violation of wage and hour laws, Florio’s compensated Lanzetta only with tips. Find more on this story here.

Restaurant workers and employers in New York State should note that the twenty percent rule is already in effect for many. Find more on this story here.