Demand compensation when employers or managers illegally take your tips.
Evidence to gather
Strong documentation makes your demand letter harder to ignore.- Contracts, invoices, or receipts tied to the dispute
- Photos, screenshots, or inspection reports
- A written timeline of events and communication
If they ignore your letter
Be ready to escalate with small claims or a regulatory complaint once your deadline passes.The Wage War Playbook
Know the Deadlines
Most states give employers a limited time to fix wage violations. Know your state's laws.
Document the Theft
Timesheets, emails, texts, promises… gather every shred of evidence.
Calculate *Everything*
Regular hours, overtime, breaks, commissions. Don't let them shortchange you a single cent.
Your Paycheck's Bill of Rights
Many states have serious penalties for wage theft, including double or triple damages. Know your rights.
Common Tip Theft Issues
Our demand letter generator helps you address these typical problems:
- Manager taking tips
- Illegal tip pooling
- Credit card tip fees
- Tips not distributed
Tip Theft Checklist
Gather these details before you generate your letter:
- Tip records and cash-out reports
- Tip pooling policy or handbook
- Pay stubs showing tip deductions
How It Works
Describe Your Issue
Tell us about your Tip Theft dispute, including dates, amounts, and what happened.
Select Your Location
Choose your state or region so we can include relevant laws and legal citations.
Generate Your Letter
Our AI creates a professional demand letter with proper legal formatting and references.
Send to Recipient
Download your letter and send it via certified mail or email to the other party.
Tip Theft Demand Letter by State
Get state-specific legal citations and requirements:
See all 50 states & territories
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Who to Send Your Demand Letter To
Helpful Guides
Common Questions About Tip Theft
Can managers share in tips?
Generally no. Many laws prohibit managers from taking employee tips.
What about credit card tip fees?
Some states allow limited deductions, but they must be disclosed and reasonable.
About FreeDemandLetter
FreeDemandLetter provides free, AI-powered demand letter generation with location-specific legal citations. Our content is reviewed by subject matter specialists and regularly updated to reflect current laws. We help thousands of people resolve disputes effectively—but we're not lawyers, and this isn't legal advice. For complex situations, consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction.
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