Aubrey’s Restaurant Wage Investigation
USA Employment Lawyers is reviewing pay and timekeeping practices at Aubrey’s Restaurant locations across Tennessee. This confidential review focuses on whether servers and bartenders were properly paid under federal and state wage laws during the past three years. No lawsuit has been filed. The review examines issues such as minimum wage compliance, tip credit usage, uniform deductions, and time spent on non-tipped or side work.
Who We Want to Hear From
We are speaking with current and former servers and bartenders who worked at any Aubrey’s Restaurant location in Tennessee between October 2022 and October 2025.
This includes anyone who:
- Worked for tips or was paid a tipped hourly rate
- Spent a significant amount of time on side work such as cleaning, stocking, or food prep
- Purchased or paid for their own uniforms or work supplies
- Worked more than 40 hours in a week without receiving overtime pay
Even if you are unsure whether your situation qualifies, our team can review your pay records confidentially.
Locations Under Review
This review covers all Aubrey’s Restaurant locations throughout Tennessee. Examples include:
- Aubrey’s Knoxville (Brookvale) – 6005 Brookvale Ln, Knoxville, TN 37919
- Aubrey’s Middlebrook – 9208 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, TN 37931
- Aubrey’s Strawberry Plains – 805 Huckleberry Springs Rd, Knoxville, TN 37924
- Aubrey’s Maryville – 909 W Lamar Alexander Pkwy, Maryville, TN 37801
- Aubrey’s Lenoir City – 401 Town Creek Rd E, Lenoir City, TN 37772
- Aubrey’s Cleveland – 2750 Keith St NW, Cleveland, TN 37312
- Aubrey’s Greeneville – 905 E Andrew Johnson Hwy, Greeneville, TN 37745
- Aubrey’s Powell – 7820 Norris Fwy, Knoxville, TN 37938
Our investigation includes all other Tennessee Aubrey’s locations operated under the same ownership group.
Your Rights Under the Law
Under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Tennessee wage laws, employees are entitled to:
- At least the full minimum wage for all hours worked
- Time-and-a-half pay for hours over 40 in a week
- Protection from unlawful deductions that reduce pay below minimum wage
- Proper notice and compliance when a tip credit is applied
Tipped employees, such as servers and bartenders, can perform some related side work but if those non-tipped duties take up too much of their shift, employers may lose the ability to claim a tip credit. Likewise, deductions for uniforms or equipment may not legally reduce your pay below minimum wage.
Why This Review Matters
Many restaurant workers don’t realize that everyday practices such as rolling silverware for long periods, cleaning the bar area after clocking out, or buying required uniforms — can affect their pay rights. Our review helps determine whether Aubrey’s complied with the law and ensures workers understand their options if they were underpaid.
Contact Us
If you worked at any Aubrey’s location in Tennessee during the past three years, contact our team for a free and confidential evaluation. We can ask a few short questions to see if your pay and hours were handled correctly. There is no cost or obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has a lawsuit been filed?
No. At this stage, USA Employment Lawyers is reviewing pay practices to determine whether employees may have been affected.
Who does this apply to?
Current and former servers and bartenders who worked at any Aubrey’s Restaurant location in Tennessee within the past three years.
Can I still reach out if I don’t work there anymore?
Yes. Former employees are welcome to participate in this confidential review.
Will my employer know I contacted you?
No. Inquiries are private and will not be shared with Aubrey’s or any employer representative.
What happens after I contact you?
We’ll ask a few questions about your pay and schedule, review your information confidentially, and explain your options at no cost.
