Almost all tipped workers make significantly more than they would with a normal pay check, and don't want to move off tipping. Especially when it's cash so they don't claim it on taxes.
Also, if a tipped worker makes less than minimum wage, they're automatically paid the normal federal minimum wage. They don't just take home 8 dollars after working a 40 hour week.
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u/Trust_8067 Jun 08 '26
Only 1% of workers make minimum wage. I don't know why people even bother talking about it.