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rainbow4321

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31. Applebee's may end up losing that case

Wed Nov 21, 2012, 01:44 PM

Nov 2012

As I said in another post here, when my daughter worked as a server, the restaurant chain she worked at gave the servers' min wage when they had to do side chores that didn't involve serving (wrapping silverware up in napkins, filling condiment containers). The servers much rather wanted to be serving since they made more $ in tips than they did in the side chore pay.

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Waitressing wages. Are these bar and restaurant businesses getting away with slave labor? [View all] Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 OP

I believe if you work in waitering they can pay you $2.25/hr b/c of tips. JaneyVee Nov 2012 #1

I'll relay the information. Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 #2

Here's a link: JaneyVee Nov 2012 #4

Couldn't agree more. Democracyinkind Nov 2012 #7

but usually justabob Nov 2012 #16

It's only on what you SHOULD have made in tops obamanut2012 Nov 2012 #35

whatever the actual formula is, server not likely to win that battle justabob Nov 2012 #42

Food service has a lower minimum, because of tips. jberryhill Nov 2012 #3

not in any west coast states CreekDog Nov 2012 #5

This doesn't happen in European countries that I've traveled to. CTyankee Nov 2012 #6

It varies by country, even in Europe jberryhill Nov 2012 #15

I had a colleague who accidentally tipped a driver $50 while travelling abroad SoCalDem Nov 2012 #24

Thanks for writing this. enlightenment Nov 2012 #28

Western European countries just have higher standards of living (mostly, altho Sicily was a CTyankee Nov 2012 #44

I believe "trinkgeld" is actually the word for that rounded up tip Matariki Nov 2012 #52

After enough trinks, I'm out of geld jberryhill Nov 2012 #54

Maybe she needs to go somewhere else? Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 #9

Personally I think minimum wage should apply. They rely on tips. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #8

Unless the bad service is caused by the kitchen JayhawkSD Nov 2012 #10

Agreed, but I account for that. I've rarely encountered bad waitstaff, HOWEVER,... HopeHoops Nov 2012 #13

The other extreme can be just as bad jberryhill Nov 2012 #20

la vache qui rit. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #21

Fetchez la vache jberryhill Nov 2012 #32

"RUN AWAY!" HopeHoops Nov 2012 #46

I really hate when I'm asked if I'm "still working" on my meal Matariki Nov 2012 #55

15% automatically? ParkieDem Nov 2012 #25

You get taxed for a specific amount of tips obamanut2012 Nov 2012 #37

The IRS would need to be the size of the old Red Army to check everyone who did this. RagAss Nov 2012 #39

The 15% thing is common practice, especially in pooled tip places. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #45

You must have waited tables before Ronald Reagan Matariki Nov 2012 #56

Ask any waitperson if they'd rather get tips or minimum wage B2G Nov 2012 #11

Depends on the place. I think minimum wage AND tips should be the standard. HopeHoops Nov 2012 #14

it is true justabob Nov 2012 #18

slaves don't get paid datasuspect Nov 2012 #12

I make $2.13 an hour as a server HeeBGBz Nov 2012 #17

there is currently a lawsuit about that justabob Nov 2012 #19

Applebee's may end up losing that case rainbow4321 Nov 2012 #31

I just saw that post... good! justabob Nov 2012 #36

I don't think servers should have to do that obamanut2012 Nov 2012 #40

There is all kinds of wrong there. Baitball Blogger Nov 2012 #23

Agreed HeeBGBz Nov 2012 #26

Yes, it should depend on what work you are doing! NT Sadiedog Nov 2012 #27

I have never thought of that obamanut2012 Nov 2012 #38

ah, back in the day as bartender and waitress. $6.80 an hour and tips in reno. gamblin' seabeyond Nov 2012 #22

I had paychecks that were $20 ceile Nov 2012 #29

My daughter worked as a server for a few months rainbow4321 Nov 2012 #30

The establishment profits from the labor Care Acutely Nov 2012 #33

100% this obamanut2012 Nov 2012 #41

seconded. NuttyFluffers Nov 2012 #43

Having worked as a bookkeeper in restaurants, it's not practical for restaurants to pay a high Cleita Nov 2012 #50

many things would cost more if wages haven't been artificially suppressed NuttyFluffers Nov 2012 #51

Instead the establishment pushes the bankruptcy to the laborer on slow days Care Acutely Nov 2012 #58

Okay, you don't see the whole picture. Getting stiffed on tips on busy shifts Cleita Nov 2012 #59

Federal Law -- and changed during Reagan's Admin obamanut2012 Nov 2012 #34

The casino I worked at had cocktail waitresses LadyHawkAZ Nov 2012 #47

This is how they get away with paying less than minimum wage. Cleita Nov 2012 #48

Until the law is changed it's up to the rest of us SomethingFishy Nov 2012 #49

Many restaurants in my area already charge a gratuity for large parties. Cleita Nov 2012 #53

No. Slaves have to be cared for lest their owners lose their investment. n/t Egalitarian Thug Nov 2012 #57