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Most states in the US have separate lower minimum wages for tipped workers, with a federal minimum of $2.13/hour.
This. There are a few states that make paying tipped workers less than minimum wage. So you'dnewed to cross-reference that list with the minimum wage list.
Don't be an asshole. Your server may be making $3/hr.
I actually just looked into this, and no state in America can legally pay an employee less than $7.25/hr. If you as the employee don't make enough in tips to make your wage at least $7.25/hr, the employer has to pay beyond the $2.13/hr to make sure you always make at least $7.25/hr, not that $7.25/hr is even remotely a livable wage in 2023โฆ
Sorry, that's not the case. I guess you don't have any friends who work as wait staff..