This is the case in several states amounting in total to 60M people. For states where another 70M live the tip credit exists but is smaller than the federal number. Many also have a higher minimum as well. For 130 million people the prior statement is inapt.
In WA everyone is paid at least 16 an hour, over 20 in Seattle and in many high COL areas.
Believe it nor not, most people do not live in Washington.
Point being these rules are local…
In my state 2.25 is not the rule, their base pay is above federal minimum wage
This is the case in several states amounting in total to 60M people. For states where another 70M live the tip credit exists but is smaller than the federal number. Many also have a higher minimum as well. For 130 million people the prior statement is inapt.