Restaurant Chain in Iowa City Accused of Skipping Wages for Servers

The federal government is suing a chain of Mexican restaurants based in Iowa City for allegedly paying some of its employees only with the tips from customers.

Which Restaurant Chain in Iowa City is Being Sued?

The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that a lawsuit filed in U.S. District Court, the U.S. Department of Labor is alleging that 33-year-old Rocio Correa-Mata of Iowa City violated the Fair Labor Standards Act. Correa-Mata is the owner and primary manager of the Mexico Lindo Grill and Cantina restaurant chain. There are Mexico Lindo locations in Iowa City, North Liberty, and West Branch.

What Is the Restaurant Being Sued For?

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