Pay your employees a living wage
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[–] 9 points 3 months ago (5 children)

Ha.

I've served plenty of time in the food service industry and I can tell you that the number of restaurants who actually "make up the difference" to minimum wage in the absence of tips is zero. Even though it's a legal requirement, I've never set foot in a restaurant that actually does this.

No one tracks cash tips. And yes, the servers like it that way. Because cash tips are money under the table and they're not taxed. But your boss ain't paying you jack shit over that $2.13 an hour because who is going to prove it?

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  • [–] 9 points 3 months ago (1 child)

    I believe you when you say this.

    But why is that the customer's problem? You have legal protection should you wish to pursue it. The fact that you accept the situation shouldn't mean it's on everyone else to support it.

    I grew up in the US so I'm annoyed by tipping but personally wouldn't boycott it. But i would also have no issue with those that do. My biggest gripe is this push for 18-20% as a new normal.

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