r/antiwork Jan 14 '22 Silver 5 Helpful 16 Wholesome 10

So sorry, I'm broke so I can only pay you $77 for my food. You were great though.

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u/[deleted] Jan 15 '22

I would argue the server should then take out a loan or use their own money if they have the means to sue the restaurant. But that’s beside the point. An employer can just take tips so what’s the solution here

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u/Ellie__1 Jan 15 '22

You're right, anything is possible.

The most likely scenario, by far, when you tip a server is that the server gets this money (after tipping out to the hostess and other staff). Employers stealing tips does happen, but it's uncommon.

The most likely scenario, by far, when you don't tip a server is that they don't get anything. Employers reimbursing servers that fall below the minimum might happen, but it's uncommon.

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u/[deleted] Jan 15 '22

Do you have stats that show stealing tips is less common than not adding the wage to equal minimum?

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u/Ellie__1 Jan 15 '22

Sure don't.

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u/Ellie__1 Jan 15 '22

I know a lot of servers and have worked in restaurants.

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u/[deleted] Jan 15 '22

Sooo where did you get basically everything you wrote from?

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u/darkvaris Jan 15 '22

I was a server for years and the majority of my restaurants never stole or cared about my tips. What are You trying to say?

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u/[deleted] Jan 15 '22

Okay?