West Ashley restaurants sued over tip out schemes

Two West Ashley restaurants are being sued for allegedly requiring employees to share their tips with owners and managers. Attorney Marybeth Mullaney, who filed the separate suits against Gene’s Haufbrau and Bear E. Patch Café-West, says, “A tip is presented by a customer in recognition of some service performed by the server that waited on […]

Jury to hear wage theft suit against Hyman’s

A lawsuit concerning Hyman Seafood Co.’s illegal practice of charging employees for theoretical broken glasses and dishes is headed to trial. Marybeth Mullaney, one of the plantiffs’ attorneys, says Charleston’s reputation for hospitality is largely a reflection of its restaurant employees’ hard work. “It will be my privilege to help them tell their story to […]

Restaurant’s Wage Deduction for Broken Dishes Heads to Jury

A lawsuit concerning Hyman Seafood Co.’s illegal practice of charging employees for theoretical broken glasses and dishes is headed to trial. Marybeth Mullaney, one of the plantiffs’ attorneys, says Charleston’s reputation for hospitality is largely a reflection of its restaurant employees’ hard work. “It will be my privilege to help them tell their story to […]