Originally Posted by
N1120A
The contractor is clearly breaking the law, in my view. Unlike in California, where restaurants must still pay the same state minimum wage (or, in some cases, local minimum wage) to traditional tipping positions, federal law sets this as low as about $2.60 per hour. It appears the contractor is illegally misclassifying this service as a tipping job.
The airport and airlines are providing this service by law.
Originally Posted by
LarryJ
Why is it inappropriate? If passengers tip them then they get tipped.
Breaking the law at an airport would be under jurisdiction microscope.. So the lawyers must have looked at this, and consulted with the authorities.. and is determined that it meets the letter of the law, ethical or not..
Workers have a choice to work for under minimum wage or not.. I suppose the wage would have to increase if they can't attract enough workers..