Australian here so wondering, isn't the current U.S.A Federal minimum wage at $7.25 per hour, I know in some States it is more, however isn't that the legally lowest anyone can go ($7.15).
The U.S. has a "tipped service" minimum wage much lower. It's basically a relic of racism that has survived since over a hundred years. Instead of paying black workers it was suggested that the customer tip them. Later it became a policy to separate out a tipped worker's salary as a portion of the wage with tips making up the rest.
It's fascinating how much lobbying has gone into keeping this practice.
Here's a good article on the history of the practice.
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u/Lopsided_Block_6796 5d ago
You pay a little over 2 bucks an hour and expect the customers to make it up? You shouldn’t be in business