HB 266 — AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 19 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO THE DELAWARE MINIMUM WAGE FOR EMPLOYEES THAT RECEIVE TIPS OR GRATUITIES.

2 sponsors · 8 co-sponsors · 52 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 266 do?

This bill clarifies that the definition of employees who receive gratuities also includes employees that receive tips, that these employees earn more than 50% of their income from tips or gratuities. This bill clarifies that employers may continue to pay a tipped minimum wage to primary direct service employees under this bill. Employers cannot direct employees to engage in tip pooling in Delaware—tip pooling arrangements must be controlled by the employees themselves. It also clarifies that tips automatically added to a bill or added to credit card charges are to be treated like tips or gratuity and must be paid by the employer directly to the employee at the next pay period as opposed to being held by the employer waiting to receive payment from the credit card company and that the employer may not deduct service fees from the employees tips or gratuities.

Who sponsors HB 266?

HB 266 is sponsored by Kimberly Williams (Democratic), John "Jack" Walsh (Democratic), Larry Lambert (Democratic), Sean M. Lynn (Democratic), Eric Morrison (Democratic), Edward S. Osienski (Democratic), John L. Mitchell, John A. Kowalko, Gerald L. Brady, and Bruce C. Ennis.

What is the current status of HB 266?

This bill died with 151st General Assembly (2021-2022). It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

Where can I track HB 266?

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