The Land of the Fee (2021)
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Tipping and the Minimum Wage Dilemma
This chapter examines the historical development of anti-tipping laws in the United States and their eventual repeal, leading to the establishment of a federal minimum wage that excluded restaurant workers. It critiques the entrenchment of tipping as a primary income source and highlights the implications of a two-tiered workforce, particularly its effects on women and workers of color. The discussion further delves into the moral and mental health challenges associated with relying on tips, questioning societal attitudes towards labor and justice in the service industry.
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