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A San Diego class action suit has far-reaching implications for restaurant and coffee shop owners nationwide. A California judge ordered latte giant Starbucks to pay tips and interest amounting to more than $100 million to hourly employees. That’s because the employer had unfairly given a share of tips to salaried managers and shift supervisors.

Starbucks estimates that some employees may receive up to $10,000. The company is vigorously pursuing an appeal in the case.

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