Buffalo Wild Wings Sued By Server Over Tipped Wage Practices

A former Buffalo Wild Wings server alleges that the restaurant violated the Fair Labor Standards Act by systematically underpaying her and other tipped employees, according to a lawsuit filed in federal court in Texas.

The proposed collective action was brought by ReyAnna Angelica Sanchez, who worked at a BWW restaurant in Corpus Christi, Texas, on behalf of similarly situated employees.

The complaint claims that the restaurant, which is legally registered as BWW Resources LLC, and its owner Inspire Brands Inc. are liable as joint employers for violating the FLSA’s tip-credit and wage requirements.

Together, Inspire and BWW “supervised and controlled” ...