[Stu from NYC]

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Requiring tipped employees to share tip income with non-tipped employees, like the kitchen staff or the hostess, is illegal. If I were a tipped employee, I would not allow the restaurant to give any tip income to non-tipped employees. It is basically stealing.

From lawsuitlegal.com:

"WHEN IS TIP POOLING ILLEGAL IN FLORIDA?
While tip pooling is legal in some instances, some practices are illegal in nearly every state, including Florida. It is illegal when tipped employees are forced to share their tips with non-tipped employees (managers, cooks, bouncers, etc). A valid tip pool allows for contributions to be shared only among other employees who regularly receive tips. Investigating the pooling practice with an employment lawyer is the easiest way to determine if the pooling practices at your place of employment are in violation of the law."

Wonder what really happens when you pay cash to server?