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Exactly, it’s illegal for them not to provide at least that amount of pay. If they fired someone for making sure they were paid correctly that would be an easy lawsuit. Still seems wild to me that we can’t just pay those people a decent wage and skip the tip scheme
Comment by revanisthesith at 03/02/2025 at 04:44 UTC
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While someone would have to report it (and there are risks with that, though obviously there shouldn't be), the Department of Labor will quickly and happily investigate. It's one of the relatively few things that our bureaucracy will pursue quickly.
I'm guessing part of the reason why they're quick with it is that it should be relatively easy to prove or disapprove. And the fines aren't cheap, so the DoL will get money out of it and force the employer to compensate the stiffed employees.
So if any of you know of a situation like that, please don't think that it's pointless to report it and that nothing will come of it. There's actually an extremely high chance that the bad employer will be punished and the employees will get their pay.
Comment by Mindless_Persimmon21 at 03/02/2025 at 00:12 UTC
14 upvotes, 4 direct replies
Yes, we should all stop tipping and make the establishment make up the difference.