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**VeniHemealm** · 08-02-2009, 02:34 AM

OK, I just found something out that adds a slightly different twist to this conversation.

Anyone receiving tips as part of their wages, must be paid at least $2.13 per hour, outside of the tips (as their base). If the total tips do not then make up the different between this and the minimum wage ($6.85 per hour I believe), then the employer must make up the difference. This is federal law.

Therefore, anyone earning tips will always earn at least the minimum wage, regardless of whether you tip or not.

**Teeppoodiug** · 09-01-2009, 08:07 AM

OK, I just found something out that adds a slightly different twist to this conversation.

Anyone receiving tips as part of their wages, must be paid at least $2.13 per hour, outside of the tips (as their base). If the total tips do not then make up the different between this and the minimum wage ($6.85 per hour I believe), then the employer must make up the difference. This is federal law.

Therefore, anyone earning tips will always earn at least the minimum wage, regardless of whether you tip or not.

Aha, good find. I knew something like this must have existed.

**Creelaleps** · 09-01-2009, 08:23 AM

OK, I just found something out that adds a slightly different twist to this conversation.

Anyone receiving tips as part of their wages, must be paid at least $2.13 per hour, outside of the tips (as their base). If the total tips do not then make up the different between this and the minimum wage ($6.85 per hour I believe), then the employer must make up the difference. This is federal law.

Therefore, anyone earning tips will always earn at least the minimum wage, regardless of whether you tip or not.

Yeah I was actually going to mention this myself. Not sure about the minimum wage though, is that what's federally mandated now? I know some states have laws where it's higher than the federal minimum too, so of course it's complicated...

**Shiplyopidomi** · 09-01-2009, 11:38 AM

OK, I just found something out that adds a slightly different twist to this conversation.

Anyone receiving tips as part of their wages, must be paid at least $2.13 per hour, outside of the tips (as their base). If the total tips do not then make up the different between this and the minimum wage ($6.85 per hour I believe), then the employer must make up the difference. This is federal law.

Therefore, anyone earning tips will always earn at least the minimum wage, regardless of whether you tip or not.

Is this just for New York or every state?

**Creelaleps** · 09-01-2009, 11:40 AM

Is this just for New York or every state?

Every state. Those of you in the US really should read the US Labor Law posters they have to put in your break room at work the next time you're bored...

**Injurnerona** · 09-01-2009, 01:38 PM

Every state. Those of you in the US really should read the US Labor Law posters they have to put in your break room at work the next time you're bored...

Yeah, nothing like a little healthy remind about how unfortunate you really are.

**Creelaleps** · 09-01-2009, 03:30 PM

Yeah, nothing like a little healthy remind about how unfortunate you really are.

[rofl] Yeah, too true

**UrUROFlS** · 09-01-2009, 05:32 PM

In Europe, there is almost no recourse for bad service, in the States you can hit them in the pocketbooks for it Sure there is, bad reputation and customers not returning (which equates to a loss of income eitherway).

**objennasweene** · 09-01-2009, 11:19 PM

Where I live you'd have to be a really bad waitress to not make decent money. I've yet to meet a single decent waitress who didn't pull in fair money. Not to mention the smart ones cheat on their taxes.

Then again... the city is full of fat people. We're a freaking food test market. Took the wife to Texas Roadhouse last night. Damn that was good.

08-02-2009, 02:34 AM	#81
VeniHemealm Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 468 Senior Member	OK, I just found something out that adds a slightly different twist to this conversation. Anyone receiving tips as part of their wages, must be paid at least $2.13 per hour, outside of the tips (as their base). If the total tips do not then make up the different between this and the minimum wage ($6.85 per hour I believe), then the employer must make up the difference. This is federal law. Therefore, anyone earning tips will always earn at least the minimum wage, regardless of whether you tip or not. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-01-2009, 08:07 AM	#82
Teeppoodiug Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 476 Senior Member	OK, I just found something out that adds a slightly different twist to this conversation. Anyone receiving tips as part of their wages, must be paid at least $2.13 per hour, outside of the tips (as their base). If the total tips do not then make up the different between this and the minimum wage ($6.85 per hour I believe), then the employer must make up the difference. This is federal law. Therefore, anyone earning tips will always earn at least the minimum wage, regardless of whether you tip or not. Aha, good find. I knew something like this must have existed. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-01-2009, 08:23 AM	#83
Creelaleps Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 356 Senior Member	OK, I just found something out that adds a slightly different twist to this conversation. Anyone receiving tips as part of their wages, must be paid at least $2.13 per hour, outside of the tips (as their base). If the total tips do not then make up the different between this and the minimum wage ($6.85 per hour I believe), then the employer must make up the difference. This is federal law. Therefore, anyone earning tips will always earn at least the minimum wage, regardless of whether you tip or not. Yeah I was actually going to mention this myself. Not sure about the minimum wage though, is that what's federally mandated now? I know some states have laws where it's higher than the federal minimum too, so of course it's complicated... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-01-2009, 11:38 AM	#84
Shiplyopidomi Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 477 Senior Member	OK, I just found something out that adds a slightly different twist to this conversation. Anyone receiving tips as part of their wages, must be paid at least $2.13 per hour, outside of the tips (as their base). If the total tips do not then make up the different between this and the minimum wage ($6.85 per hour I believe), then the employer must make up the difference. This is federal law. Therefore, anyone earning tips will always earn at least the minimum wage, regardless of whether you tip or not. Is this just for New York or every state? Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-01-2009, 11:40 AM	#85
Creelaleps Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 356 Senior Member	Is this just for New York or every state? Every state. Those of you in the US really should read the US Labor Law posters they have to put in your break room at work the next time you're bored... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-01-2009, 01:38 PM	#86
Injurnerona Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 522 Senior Member	Every state. Those of you in the US really should read the US Labor Law posters they have to put in your break room at work the next time you're bored... Yeah, nothing like a little healthy remind about how unfortunate you really are. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-01-2009, 03:30 PM	#87
Creelaleps Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 356 Senior Member	Yeah, nothing like a little healthy remind about how unfortunate you really are. [rofl] Yeah, too true Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-01-2009, 05:32 PM	#88
UrUROFlS Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 466 Senior Member	In Europe, there is almost no recourse for bad service, in the States you can hit them in the pocketbooks for it Sure there is, bad reputation and customers not returning (which equates to a loss of income eitherway). Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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09-01-2009, 11:19 PM	#89
objennasweene Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 465 Senior Member	Where I live you'd have to be a really bad waitress to not make decent money. I've yet to meet a single decent waitress who didn't pull in fair money. Not to mention the smart ones cheat on their taxes. Then again... the city is full of fat people. We're a freaking food test market. Took the wife to Texas Roadhouse last night. Damn that was good. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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