The federal minimum wage for servers and bartenders - jobs that rely on tips -- has remained at $2.13 per hour for the last 22 years. The so-called "tip credit" is supposed to cover the difference. Scott Klinger explains in the Miami Herald the effective corporation lobbying that has kept the wages low: Why Your Waiter Hasn't Gotten A Raise In 22 Years.
Learn more about the tip credit and how it is supposed to work: The Tip Credit For Waiters & Bartenders: Does It Always Apply?
