I don't really understand the system, most states seem to have different minimum wages for employees that get tips, but if the rule is that the tips have to at least be as high as the minimum wage (that's what it says in the article) then I don't understand why there's a lower limit for these employees at all.
Why is it better to make 2$ an hour with additional 6$ in tips than to make 8$ all in tips (since your employer has to pay the difference between tips and minimum wage anyway).
I don't really understand the system, most states seem to have different minimum wages for employees that get tips, but if the rule is that the tips have to at least be as high as the minimum wage (that's what it says in the article) then I don't understand why there's a lower limit for these employees at all.
Why is it better to make 2$ an hour with additional 6$ in tips than to make 8$ all in tips (since your employer has to pay the difference between tips and minimum wage anyway).