IR Tiki LLC, d/b/a Pineda Inn Bar & Grill

Allegations that Pineda Inn Bar & Grill failed to pay tipped staff the minimum wage for non-tipped work by improperly applying a tip credit.

IR Tiki LLC, d/b/a Pineda Inn Bar & Grill, has agreed to a $120,000 settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit alleging failure to pay tipped staff the minimum wage required by the Florida Minimum Wage Act when a tip credit was applied to their hourly wage. Eligible individuals worked as tipped staff between April 2021 and August 2023, had a tip credit applied, and were not paid the minimum wage for non-tipped work. Class members can receive $2 per hour for non-tipped work performed during the class period under these conditions. The total fund is capped at $120,000, with potential pro rata adjustments if claims exceed this amount. The settlement also allows for an increase in the fund if more than 81 class members are identified.

You may be eligible if you:

• Individuals who worked as tipped staff at Pineda Inn Bar & Grill.
• Pineda applied a “tip credit” to their hourly wage.
• Employed by Pineda at any time from April 2021 through August 2023.
• Pineda did not pay them the minimum wage compensation as required by the Florida Minimum Wage Act.

• Basic contact information
• Dates tied to your purchase or account activity
• Proof of purchase or supporting documents

If you do not have every document, you may still be able to file. Many settlements accept claims without receipts.

• Submit the online claim form.
• Provide the notice ID and PIN from your settlement notice.