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Really disappointing to learn this. We enjoyed the occasional Bruster’s. I knew they took tips but never considered they’d be making under minimum wage.
Comment by piedpipr at 04/02/2025 at 06:12 UTC*
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Most places you go, servers make $2.13 an hour in Tennessee. Why wouldn't they when it's common practice? Only really nice restaurants pay more. It's why I stopped serving even though I love the job, I felt exploited. I *was* exploited.
I know *technically* if a server doesn't get enough tips (oh and also they usually are forced to "tip out" their untipped coworkers btw) then the employer pays out up to $7.25. However, that is on a **pay period** basis. So, a server could make only $6 /hr for a full day work, but its not illegal because they made $8.50 /hr the day before.
Also, servers who don't make enough tips, so that their boss has to cough up money... they tend to get fired "at will". Boss would never admit it.
Tip your servers well folks!