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Originally Posted by Wiotte
Different circumstance. They rely on tips and they’re exempt from minimum wage laws. I know the difference. Besides I’d rather serve myself than being served, but that’s me.
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It is a common misconception that restaurant servers are exempt from the Federal minimum wage. They are not exempt. The employer can pay them as little as $2.13 per hour. However, if they do not receive tips so that their total income exceeds the minimum wage, then the employer is required to pay them additional money so that they make at least the minimum wage. So, they are fully covered by the minimium wage law.