Monthly Archives: June 2008
The Vanishing MSRP?
As car shoppers, we are all familiar with the concept of the Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price, which is how the manufacturer suggests to the dealer the price at which to sell a car. Notably, with the exception of Saturn (where the manufacturer owns the dealership),… Continue reading
Doppio Espresso – And Don’t Hold the Caffeine!
Starbucks has reason to choke on its latte after a California Court awarded $100,000,000 to its baristas as a result of an improper tip-pooling arrangement. (A barista is one of those people in Starbucks cafes who make up your drinks. They are apparently hourly employees… Continue reading
Wait Staff Tips and Minimum Wage Laws
In 2007, Congress and President Bush took action to increase the minimum wage under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). This was the first increase in close to ten years. As this goes to press, the federal minimum wage remains at $5.85 per hour,… Continue reading