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It would make sense if the tip were reduced when the minimum wage goes up, but it doesn't work that way, in at least two states I am familiar with (Washington a
by presto8 6y ago
It would make sense if the tip were reduced when the minimum wage goes up, but it doesn't work that way, in at least two states I am familiar with (Washington and Oregon). Both of those states have minimum hourly cash wages for wait staff significantly above most states, yet the customary tipped amount is still ~20%.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped
- alkonaut 6y agoChanging legislation happens over night, adjusting tipping culture should take longer. Can’t see how it’s a problem that wait staff make “too much” for a while (or rather - how the problem should be addressed otherwise). The idea of a “secret” $120 price for a $100 dinner is pretty strange.