Originally Posted by
will2288
As the employees are paid a reasonable wage for the work, I don't see why the restaurant should have to start the pay at minimum wage. To me, minimum wage laws are to prevent people from working for very low wages, which is a moot point if their tips always put them above it.
I'm not sure minimum wage could be considered a reasonable wage. Minimum wage is a poverty level income. I tip based upon the level of service I receive, and most of the time tip over 15%.