The DOL has investigated this numerous times, and while you're correct in what the law generally states, the majority of employers screw their "tipped" employee

The DOL has investigated this numerous times, and while you're correct in what the law generally states, the majority of employers screw their "tipped" employees over time and again. Having worked in both fast-food and fine-dining restaurants, tips are a huge bone of contention. Tax fraud is common, mgmt skimming is common, and now these POS systems charge a percentage of the tip for "expediting" the process. Screw that.