Staff paid below minimum wage

[oracleslave]

There should also be a law that ALL tips for service go to the waiters and waitresses for whom the tips are given. I do not tip for it to go into the coffers of a greedy business.

Agreed, although in practice this often results in dissatisfaction amongst the other staff, cleaners, chefs, maitre D etc etc that are unable to earn tips.

[Cyberman]

Agreed, although in practice this often results in dissatisfaction amongst the other staff, cleaners, chefs, maitre D etc etc that are unable to earn tips.

These other folk do have a choice on whether to become a waiter or waitress themselves if they feel hard done by, the same as permies can become contractors.

[The Lone Gunman]

How can tips possibly be regarded as part of a wage (particularly in a non/low tipping society). I can see the bank managers face when asking for a loan.
Do these people pay tax on their tips?

[Cyberman]

How can tips possibly be regarded as part of a wage (particularly in a non/low tipping society). I can see the bank managers face when asking for a loan.
Do these people pay tax on their tips?

In New Lie land they are regarded thus.

[chris79]

Not being funny here but everyone gets a chance to consider the offer on the table before they sign a contract of employment. It's one of 20 million companies you can go and work for, my advice is they should consider other options.

[Zippy]

Whether you agree with it or not, the minimum wage is supposed to guarantee a certain level of pay and there is no obligation on the customer to tip.
I think this 'assumption' that wages will be made up directly by customers is disgusting.

PS - when I tip, I make sure it is in cash and goes to the person who gave me good service. Never tip via credit/debit card as it is likely to be pocketed by the restaurant.

[oracleslave]

I think this 'assumption' that wages will be made up directly by customers is disgusting.

Tell me about it. I waitered in a student town for 3 years. They are not the best tippers!

[Zippy]

Tell me about it. I waitered in a student town for 3 years. They are not the best tippers!

Do you now leave a beer glass on your desk with few coins in it?

[oracleslave]

Do you now leave a beer glass on your desk with few coins in it?

Nope

[Zippy]

Nope

Sorry, I just meant that maybe we should all try to get tips.

Arse, flat, fall