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Servers still have to receive the standard minimum wage. If their tips don’t bring them up to that level, their employer has to make up the difference. Of course, not all employers follow the law, but that’s the requirement.

>>mikeas+(OP)
Is that true, nationally? (I’ve heard conflicting things, and on my phone this is awfully hard to verify)

>>boulos+21
Yes it is. See a link from the Department of Labor below.

https://webapps.dol.gov/elaws/faq/esa/flsa/002.htm

>>boulos+21
I worked in restaurants for 6 years before I graduated from college. Yes it is true, if your tips + $2 something per hour doesn’t equal minimum wage you will get paid more hourly.

A lot of States (or maybe cities) have much much higher minimum wages for servers than my state. California, Las Vegas, and maybe New York pay higher than the $2.

>>ashaik+h2
Awesome, thanks! In the future, I won’t need to confuse the issue.

>>boulos+21
It's true, but not all employers track this or are willing to pay it unless forced.

>>mikeas+(OP)
On a related note, wouldn't an employer likely fire a server that doesn't earn enough tips, say, two months in their employment?

>>swift5+kd
Hell yeah they can. At will work states and all.

The other states just have to find a reason to can them so i imagine its "somewhat" more difficult.