[throw310822]

I don't understand, what's the pay period? One day? Doesn't it mean that they're paid at least the minimum wage per day?

[Taek]

Usually 2 weeks.

[throw310822]

Thanks. Does this basically mean that waiters are entirely free for restaurants and cafes (as I doubt any fails to reach the minimum wage in tips)?

[NoahKAndrews]

The $2.13 they mentioned is the minimum hourly rate the restaurant has to pay in that circumstance (federally, it varies by state)

[NoahKAndrews]

See https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/state/minimum-wage/tipped for the minimums in each state