Three employees of La Padrona, the Back Bay restaurant recently spotlighted by the Michelin Guide, allege in a new lawsuit that the eatery illegally forced them to share tips with managers and other staff.
The big picture: Strict laws govern how gratuities can be distributed in Massachusetts, where only servers as well as other wait staff and bartenders are entitled to tips.
- The lawsuit comes soon after La Padrona, which is located inside the Raffles Hotel, received a coveted recommendation in the inaugural Boston Michelin Guide.
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