i've kept copies of all of my clock out slips, which show the hours and the tips declared. this job sucks at times so bad that it doesn't even equal minimum wage. should i go to the labor board? i think there is a law against this, i just can't find it online. please, any help would be appreciated...
2006-09-28 17:26:32 · 9 answers · asked by why do i? 6 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Polls & Surveys
Some states allow that wait persons be paid less than minimum wage. You should find out about laws in your state. Usually, if you are working in one of those states, the presumption is that your tips added to your wages equal the state minimum wage. If you are falling short, you should speak to the bookkeeper or your boss, because, in most of those states, they are required to make up the difference so that, one way or the other, you get minimum wage.
Try to find out the law before you approach your boss.
2006-09-28 18:14:58 · answer #1 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If a server didnt get enough tips to equal minimum wage, the restaurant I used to work at would compensate. If that happened enough though, the server would lose his/her job b/c the company would assume they werent a good server. You've got to bust your butt to make tips, and some people will not tip no matter how good of a job you do. Maybe you should switch comanies. If you dont like your job, it shows in your work.
2006-09-29 00:38:59 · answer #2 · answered by Melisa 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to wait tables. Waiters never make minimum wage. They must depend on tips for their money.
The only way to get a raise is to provide superior service, and get good enough to work in a more expensive restaurant, where expectations are even higher... but so are the tips.
2006-09-29 00:35:45 · answer #3 · answered by just me 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NOPE no law against it... Sorry to tell you this. but due to the fact you are entitled tips you are not entitled to min wage. It is the determination that you CAN make min wage (if you are a good enough wait person) I went through the same thing as a mechanic, ( I was entitled tips) yet I did not make enough off of parts and labor to claim min wage
2006-09-29 00:30:43 · answer #4 · answered by Maxwell Smart(ypants) 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Yes! Go to the labor board! But make sure that you have a different job to fall back on in case something goes wrong!
2006-09-29 00:30:16 · answer #5 · answered by [Insert Cool Name Here] 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need a new job. If you like serving and you're good at it, you can surely get a new job where you get better and more shifts.
2006-09-29 00:32:45 · answer #6 · answered by Katherine 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
tips bay tips shake dat azz and make dem tips, in america 25% tip is normal, you are lucky, tust me....
2006-09-29 00:28:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes minimum ae is the law...
2006-09-29 00:40:23 · answer #8 · answered by MyzTeKe™ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
gosh i don't know really. what about just calling them up and asking if you can ask some questions anonymously
2006-09-29 00:29:22 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋