Covid Might Change How Restaurants Tip Out Their Workers
Doubtlessly COVID-19 has changed the foodservice industry's landscape since it took over everyone's lives last March. As case numbers rise and fall, and legal policies surrounding restaurants and public safety evolve in response, employees in one of the country's biggest industries are concerned about a steady paycheck. COVID-19 has left many unemployed, with restaurants and bars accounting for 25% of lost jobs during the height of the pandemic. Previous to this "new normal," tipping was a regular practice at almost any restaurant. The federal tipped minimum wage allows businesses to pay... read more »
