As the cost of living continues to rise, more states are considering requiring full minimum wages for tip earners this year. This is a welcome change for many workers who have long been underpaid and undervalued in the service industry.
The current federal minimum wage for tipped workers is $2.13 per hour, which is far below the federal minimum wage of $7.25 per hour. This means that many tipped workers are not making enough to cover their basic needs. In addition, many employers are not paying the full minimum wage when tips are not enough to make up the difference.
In response to this, several states have proposed legislation that would require employers to pay the full minimum wage to tipped workers. This would ensure that all workers are paid fairly and that they are not relying on tips to make ends meet.
In New York, Governor Andrew Cuomo has proposed a bill that would require employers to pay the full minimum wage to tipped workers. The bill would also require employers to provide paid sick leave and other benefits to tipped workers.
In California, a bill has been proposed that would require employers to pay the full minimum wage to tipped workers. The bill would also require employers to provide paid sick leave and other benefits to tipped workers.
In Washington, a bill has been proposed that would require employers to pay the full minimum wage to tipped workers. The bill would also require employers to provide paid sick leave and other benefits to tipped workers.
These proposed bills are a step in the right direction for tipped workers. They will ensure that all workers are paid fairly and that they are not relying on tips to make ends meet. This is an important issue for many workers in the service industry, and it is encouraging to see states taking action to ensure that all workers are paid fairly.