The debate continues about the fairness of paying wait staff less than minimum wage based on their ability to earn tips. Some states have already done away with this special exception to a federal wage law and are requiring restaurants to pay full minimum wage. Opponents suggest that this will affect smaller establishments, but studies show that this increase could bring a large number of workers above the poverty and deter tip theft as well.
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We’ve Possibly Reached The “Tipping Point”
When was the last time you were prompted to give a large tip for a small purchase? Ever notice how the opposable iPads gently nudge you toward a higher amount? Where is the line between food cost and tip requirement and are the foodservice industry wages in need of an overhaul? I don’t know about you, but the other day when I left a three dollar tip for a five dollar pot of tea, I wondered.