When tips don’t bring a worker to minimum wage, you owe the difference. Tip-credit shortfalls are the #1 source of FLSA claims.
Tip pooling & service charges
Validate pool distributions, mandatory service charges, and reporting across every property and shift.
Split shifts & blended OT
Split-shift premiums and overtime on tipped/blended rates are easy to miss, Celery recalculates them automatically.
Built to catch
What Celery catches on a hospitality payroll
Tip-credit shortfalls
Improper tip pool distribution
Blended-rate overtime errors
Missed split-shift premiums
Service-charge mishandling
Seasonal & high-turnover pay errors
Compliance
Stay ahead of wage-and-hour exposure
Celery validates tipped and hourly pay against federal and state rules across all locations.
FLSA tip credit
Tip pooling rules
State tipped minimum wage
Predictive scheduling
Blended-rate OT
Meal & rest premiums
How it works
Three steps, no IT project
01
Connect your payroll data
Export your standard register — or connect via integration
02
Let Celery's AI review it
100+ automated tests run against your rules and the law in minutes.
03
See the dollars at stake
Resolve issues before payroll goes out — with a full audit trail.
Don't take our word for it
Leaders see value on day one.
“Labor is your biggest cost, so every dollar matters. Celery helps ensure every dollar you pay out is one you should be paying. Its value far outweighs the cost.”
Nathan Weiss Administrator, Prestige Healthcare
“Celery’s ability to understand our needs and work collaboratively with our payroll team has been remarkable. They’re not just delivering a great product. They’re providing the support, training, and partnership we need to do our jobs better.”
Adam Cusner CEO of LionStone Healthcare
"With Celery, I can instantly spot PTO discrepancies and ensure compliance with company policy. Every cycle, it saves me from approving costly errors, giving me confidence in our payroll decisions."
Yarianny Rodriguez Payroll Director
“Celery’s AI-based system analyzes our payroll data, catching anomalies that would have otherwise slipped through. It’s essential for us, especially with so many moving parts.”
Ahuva Saposh Comptroller
“Knowing that we have Celery in the background, running and catching as much as possible is going to help a lot in our review process and streamline that and make it a lot faster for us.”
Lance Leland COO
“Celery has transformed how we view payroll data. Its customization means it meets our specific needs, and it presents data far more clearly than large Excel files.”
Chaim Wolmark CEO
See what your tip and overtime pay is missing
Start with a free audit of last quarter's payroll no system changes, just proof.
Yes. Celery audits every property to one standard and surfaces inconsistencies across sites.
Yes. Celery recalculates overtime on blended and tipped rates and catches missed split-shift premiums.
Yes. Celery verifies that tipped employees reach minimum wage, validates tip pool distributions and service charges, and flags shortfalls before payroll is approved.
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