On January 1, employers will be on the hook for the full minimum wage amount, splitting some on how it will help and potentially hurt the restaurant industry.
SEATTLE — In Seattle, restaurant owners are allowed to pay their tipped employees less than the minimum wage as long as they earn enough in tips to make up the difference.
“Restaurant owners and restaurant operators are always in fear of making sure people want to come in the door,” said Director of Full Service Workers Alliance Simone Barron.
But the debate is heating up because on January 1, that’s changing, meaning employers will be on
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