2021 Dual Jobs Final Rule imposed 20% workweek and 30 continuous-minute limits
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- Research: Tipped wage and tip credit
- Verified
- July 25, 2026
When the 80/20 Tip Rule Still Matters
Fact Check: When the 80/20 Tip Rule Still Matters
Verified July 25, 2026How we fact-check
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Fifth Circuit vacated the Final Rule; DOL restored dual-jobs text
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- Research: Tipped wage and tip credit
- Verified
- July 25, 2026
Dual jobs = separate occupations; related side duties can remain part of tipped occupation
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- Research: Tipped wage and tip credit
- Verified
- July 25, 2026
Residual Fast/Marsh risk and possible state side-work rules (NJ example)
- Source (primary)
- Research: Tipped wage and tip credit
- Verified
- July 25, 2026
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