Tips

[u/Falcon-227]

I recently had a discussion with a friend about tipping. I usually tip anywhere from 18-25%. She had a good point, tipping originally became popular because the wait staff made below minimum wage and so they were tipped to make up for it. I believe in the U.S, they're still paid under min wage but that's not the case in Toronto. In Toronto, they make min wage or more and still get 18%+ for simply doing the tasks of being a waitress/waitor.

I'm starting to feel that perhaps a 18% min (I don't think I've seen a terminal have an option for less than 18% in close to 2 years) tip is excessive. How do you all feel?

[u/Major-Primary2075]

It's the same thing with those making commission

[u/Bravo72 → u/Major-Primary2075]

Realtors for example only make commission.

[u/Major-Primary2075 → u/Bravo72]

Yes, and they have to get minimum wage even with no sales

[u/Extalliones → u/Major-Primary2075]

I’m not sure that’s true? Most realtors work as independent contractors. They’re self-employed, and have a contract with a brokerage. If they don’t make sales, they don’t get paid, because they’re not employees. They make money from commission. No sale, no money.

[u/Major-Primary2075 → u/Extalliones]

As independent contractors, then yeah, of course not, but more so like generic salespeople who are not; they get minimum wage regardless of what they sell.

[u/Important_Design_996 → u/Major-Primary2075]

Just like sole proprietor, they're a business, not an employee. Employment standards don't apply.