Herrmann Law

04/01/2026

People Magazine wrote an article about our firm’s recent victory.

Perry’s Steakhouse Ordered to Pay Over $21 Million to Employees Over Unlawful Tipping Pool

Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille has been ordered to pay over 700 servers $21 million after requiring them to contribute their tips to a pool that paid ineligible employees

03/26/2026

🏆 MAJOR VICTORY: $21.2 Million Judgment Against Perry's Steakhouse for Tip Theft.

A federal judge just entered a $21.2 million judgment against Perry's Steakhouse — one of Houston's most iconic restaurant chains — for illegally taking its servers' tips.

Here's what Perry's did: It required every server to contribute 4.5% of their total sales into a mandatory tip pool every single shift. At a fine dining restaurant like Perry's, that worked out to nearly 25 cents out of every dollar earned in tips. Perry's then used that money to pay other employees — including workers who spent their entire shifts mopping floors, stocking shelves, and polishing silverware in an empty restaurant before the first customer ever walked through the door.

The Court found that Perry's violations were willful — meaning the company knew what it was doing was illegal — and held the company's owner, Christopher V. Perry, personally liable for the full $21.2 million.

This is a landmark victory for more than 700 servers and a powerful message to every restaurant in America: tips belong to the employees who earn them.

👇 Read the full story here:
🔗 https://paycheckcollector.com/perrys-steakhouse-21-million-judgment/

A federal judge entered a $21.2 million final judgment against Perry's Steakhouse and its owner Christopher V. Perry for willfully stealing tips from more than 700 servers. Learn what Perry's did, what the Court found, and whether you may be owed money.

11/20/2025

We are very proud of our clients for standing up, even as Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille still refuses to take accountability for willfully violating federal law. It might be “industry standard” by Perry’s standard, but that doesn’t make it legal.

Servers: if your tips are being unlawfully taken from you, that’s a red flag, not “just how it works."

🔍 750 servers just won a major case against Perry’s Steakhouse.

A judge says the company “willfully” violated federal law with its tip pool.

11/20/2025

We are poud to stand up for the servers at Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille who trusted us with their case. A federal court has now confirmed what they knew all along: tips are for the workers who earn them, not a slush fund for the restaurant.

If you’re a server and you’re being forced to unlawfully share tips, you have rights, and you don’t have to just “accept it.”

01/16/2024

🚨 Attention Servers! Are you aware of your rights regarding non-tipped work? 🤔 Learn about the 80/20 rule and the legal limits of side work in our latest blog. Don't let restaurants exploit your hard work! Read more ➡️ https://paycheckcollector.com/servers-guide-non-tipped-side-work-laws-limitations

Discover the legal boundaries of non-tipped side work for servers. This blog post outlines the types and limitations of side work in restaurants, helping you understand your rights under federal wage laws.

09/20/2023

📣 Important News: Our firm has filed a lawsuit against Gloria's Restaurant on behalf of servers for alleged FLSA violations. Learn more about how this case aims to protect the rights of servers across the industry 👉 https://www.dallasnews.com/food/2023/09/19/former-employee-sues-glorias-latin-cuisine-for-failure-to-pay-minimum-wage/

You can also learn more about the case by visiting our website 👉https://paycheckcollector.com/cases/glorias-latin-cuisine-restaurant-lawsuit/

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A former server says workers performed non-tipped labor and were not compensated.

08/27/2023

🚚 Are you a medical courier driver working endless hours without fair pay? You may be misclassified! Learn about your rights to unpaid wages and overtime in our latest blog post. 👉 Link https://paycheckcollector.com/misclassification-of-medical-courier-drivers-rights-to-unpaid-wages/

08/13/2023

🔍 Ever wondered if all the 'side work' you do at your restaurant job is actually legal? Dive into our comprehensive guide on FLSA side work laws. Learn through real scenarios, and understand your rights better! 🍴💼 Check it out now! 🔗 https://paycheckcollector.com/side-work-laws-guide-for-restaurant-employees/

07/16/2023

Attention salaried employees! Being on a salary doesn't necessarily exclude you from overtime pay. Don't fall victim to the common myth. Understand your overtime rights with our latest blog post. https://paycheckcollector.com/overtime-rights-salary-doesnt-exclude-you/

06/26/2023

📣 NEW BLOG POST ALERT! 📣 Servers, have you ever wondered about the nontipped duties you're tasked with? We've got some insights for you in our latest Empowering Servers blog post! Learn the two types of nontipped duties and their legal boundaries. 👉👉👉 https://paycheckcollector.com/servers-guide-side-work-nontipped-duties-and-sidework/

Don’t forget to stay tuned for the final post in our series on forced tip pooling!