Bigger tip credit would ease wage increase

By Roger Morey

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Mar 17, 2013

~~<p>We have been following the conversation on a possible increase in the state minimum wage and holding our breath.</p>
<p>We completely understand the intent as written — but our concern is, if passed as written, that we will be giving an increase to the wrong group of employees. You see, our minimum-wage employees also receive tips; they are our best-compensated employees.</p>
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We have been following the conversation on a possible increase in the state minimum wage and holding our breath.

We completely understand the intent as written — but our concern is, if passed as written, that we will be giving an increase to the wrong group of employees. You see, our minimum-wage employees also receive tips; they are our best-compensated employees. Login for more...