“Successor” means any person to whom an Employer quitting, selling out, exchanging, or
disposing of a business sells or otherwise conveys in bulk and not in the ordinary course
of the Employer’s business, a major part of the property or interest, whether real or
personal, tangible or intangible, of the Employer’s business. For purposes of this
definition, “person” means an individual, receiver, administrator, executor, assignee,
trustee in bankruptcy, trust, estate, firm, corporation, business trust, partnership, limited
liability partnership, company, joint stock company, limited liability company,
association, joint venture, or any other legal or commercial entity.
“Tip” means a verifiable sum to be presented by a customer as a gift or gratuity in
recognition of some service performed for the customer by the Employee receiving the
Tip.
“Town” means the City known as the Town of Amherst.
C. Town Human Rights Director Requirements and Responsibilities
(1) On a biannual basis, the Town Human Rights Director shall review Wage and Tip
Theft complaints filed with the Town or with the Attorney General, of which the
Director is aware, and provide advice to the Town Manager on the implementation
and effectiveness of the Wage and Tip Theft Bylaw.
(2) The Town Human Rights Director shall coordinate any response to complaints filed
that is required by the Bylaw or otherwise allowed by law.
(3) The Town Human Rights Director may offer referrals to appropriate state agencies to
Employees affected by wage and tip theft in Amherst.
(4) The Town Human Rights Director, working with the Human Rights Commission,
may offer education and guidance to Employees and Employers regarding wage and
tip theft in Amherst and elsewhere.