What does Preamble of Tipped Employee Protection Act do?

This bill proposes to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. The amendment aims to revise the definition of the term 'tipped employee'.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Tipped Employee Protection Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Tipped Employee Protection Act.

What does TIPPED EMPLOYEES. of Tipped Employee Protection Act do?

This section amends Section 3(t) of the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938. The amendment removes the phrase 'engaged in an occupation in which he customarily and regularly receives more than $30 a month in tips.' It replaces it with a definition that considers tips and cash wages combined with the required cash wage under subsection (m)(2)(A)(i) to ensure it meets the wage in effect under section 6(a)(1). The amendment adds a provision defining a 'work period' as determined by the employer, providing examples such as daily, weekly, bi-weekly, or pay period cycles.

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Tipped Employee Protection Act

Last updated: 1/13/2026 · Introduced: 3/24/2025

Author: Steve Womack (R-AR)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill modifies the Fair Labor Standards Act to revise the definition of a 'tipped employee,' removing a specific monthly tip income threshold.
The bill establishes a new definition for 'tipped employee' that considers combined tips and cash wages relative to the required cash wage.
Employers will have the authority to define 'work period' for tipped employees, with examples including daily, weekly, or pay period cycles.

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