
"NYC Restaurant Industry Braces for Impact of Proposed Tipping Law Changes"
New York City restaurant workers and diners are divided over a proposed law to eliminate the "tip credit" system, which allows eateries to pay wait staff less than minimum wage if their tips bring their total earnings to at least the minimum wage. While restaurant owners oppose the change, workers argue that it would make wages fairer and more stable. Diners are also feeling the strain of increasing tip requests and are divided on whether tipping should be necessary for workers to make a living wage. The potential impact of the proposed law includes increased costs for restaurant owners, potential menu price hikes, and possible job cuts.


