Woman Shocked by How Much Servers Rely on Tips: ‘It Shouldn’t Be On You to Pay Them’
Key Highlights: TikTok creator @smoothoperator3k went viral after admitting she was unaware that many U.S. restaurant servers depend on tips to reach minimum wage, sparking a debate with over 566,000 likes and 12,800 comments. Federal law permits a $2.13/hour direct cash wage for tipped employees under a “tip credit” provision, provided tips bring total compensation ...