Originally Posted by
sylvia hennesy
"In PA and in many other states, those who earn tips, in addition to a wage, can be paid a lower minimum wage"
That was kind of a "duh" kipper; my point was that poster was comparing apples and oranges. In this economy, there is no problem getting people to work for minimum wage. I suspect that many wait people in low price places, especially those who work slow shifts, would prefer the fed. minimum.
I still don't follow your point.
Originally Posted by
emma69
I was under the strong impression that if the tips didn't make the salary up to minimum wage, the restaurant had to make it up - that is, no one works for less than minimum wage.
Per this
site, yes, employers must make up the difference between the federal minimum and what the employee earned. So, if one earns $7.05/hour after tips one evening, the restaurant must contribute $0.20/hour for that shift.