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> There is no government involvement in tipping As long as there are separate laws for tipped vs non tipped employees, the government is involved in tipping.
by TheCleric 3y ago
> There is no government involvement in tipping
As long as there are separate laws for tipped vs non tipped employees, the government is involved in tipping.
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped
- lotsofpulp 3y agoFederal law requires the same minimum wage, regardless of tipped or not tipped. So if you don’t tip, the employer has to make up the difference. Also, note > Since tipping is expected even in the states with no separate tipped minimum wages,
- TheCleric 3y ago> Federal law requires the same minimum wage, regardless of tipped or not tipped. And if you believe that actually happens I’ve got a bridge in London to sell you. Every person I’ve ever met who has ever lived on tips has been hosed on this. Employers will just adjust your hours to make the math work out rather than paying you more money. There’s a reason wage theft is a $50 billion dollar a year grift (though that’s not limited to just tipped employees).