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Some states are "tip credit" states and some are not. That is, some allow workers' wages to fall below minimum wage on the theory that tips make up the difference.
Legion's little sister, at $50 to $70k per year, is one of the highest earning waitresses I have ever heard of. Minimum wage, before these reductions, is $5.25 per hour I believe. So for an eight hour shift (brutal for a waitress) the pay would be $42 before these wage reductions.
Basically, it just shifts the burden. Restauranteurs basically just let the customers pay their staffs' earnings directly.
Also, wait staff is often required to share their tips with cooks, cashiers and bus staff.
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