The Getaway Wage Class Action Lawsuit – Servers May Be Eligible to Join
A collective and class action lawsuit has been filed against The Getaway Tampa Bay, LLC (doing business as The Getaway) in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. The lawsuit alleges that restaurant servers were not properly paid all wages and tips under federal and Florida law. USA Employment Lawyers represents the employees in this action.
Who We Want to Hear From
We are speaking with:
• Current and former servers, waiters, and waitresses at The Getaway
• Hourly or tipped employees who worked at the restaurant between 2022 and 2025
• Employees who were paid less than the full Florida minimum wage or who shared tips with managers or supervisors
Location Involved
The Getaway
13090 Gandy Blvd N
St. Petersburg, FL 33702
What the Lawsuit Alleges
The lawsuit claims that The Getaway:
• Required servers to share tips with managers or supervisors
• Took a tip credit toward minimum wage without providing the required notice
• Paid some employees less than the full Florida minimum wage
The case seeks recovery of unpaid wages, misappropriated tips, liquidated (double) damages, and attorney’s fees under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and the Florida Minimum Wage Act (FMWA).
Your Rights Under the Law
Servers and other tipped employees are entitled to keep all of their tips, except for valid tip pools among other tipped staff. Employers cannot include managers or supervisors in a tip pool.
If you were paid a reduced tipped wage without proper written notice or if management participated in your tip pool, you may be entitled to recover the difference up to the full minimum wage for each affected hour, plus double damages.
If you worked as a server at The Getaway in St. Petersburg anytime between 2022 and 2025, you may have the right to join this lawsuit. Contact us for a free and confidential case evaluation to find out if you qualify.
Frequently Asked Questions
Has a lawsuit been filed?
- Yes. A collective and class action lawsuit was filed on September 15, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida by a former server represented by USA Employment Lawyers.
Who can join?
- Servers and other tipped employees who worked at The Getaway between 2022 and 2025 and were paid below minimum wage or shared tips with managers or supervisors.
Do I need to pay anything to join?
- No. There is no cost or obligation to speak with our legal team or to join the case if you qualify.
Can I still join if I don’t work there anymore?
- Yes. Former employees are also eligible to participate if they worked during the period covered by the lawsuit.
Will my information be kept confidential?
- Yes. All consultations are confidential and protected by attorney–client privilege.
Will my employer know I contacted you?
- No. Your inquiry and participation are private. The employer will not be notified that you reached out for legal advice.
At USA Employment Lawyers, we focus exclusively on wage and hour law. Our attorneys represent employees in tip credit, overtime, and minimum wage cases throughout Florida and across the country. All consultations are free and confidential, with no cost unless we recover on your behalf.
