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by madeofpalk 4180 days ago
The circular reasoning is what gets me - they get less than minimal wage because they earn tips because they get a poor wage because they earn tips because...
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rhino369 4180 days ago
Tipping predates minimum wage law in America. When they were written the laws just took into account the fact that some people get paid in tips.

Americans got the tipping culture from Europe before it faded away in Europe.

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mikecb 4180 days ago
It's a ratchet.
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