Tipping and Wage Practices in the Service Industry

This chapter delves into the complexities of tipping and wage practices within the service sector, spotlighting listener concerns and the historical background of the tipped minimum wage. It outlines the significant changes in Washington D.C., including the introduction and eventual repeal of a raised tipped wage, and how the COVID-19 pandemic shifted perceptions toward worker compensation. Through various perspectives, including those of bartenders and restaurant owners, the chapter illustrates the ongoing debates and economic realities surrounding wage changes and their impacts on both employees and businesses.