Proposed changes making their way through Congress would benefit many employees, but some details are still in flux.
Category: Waiters and Waitresses
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Wolfgang Zwiener, Waiter Who Built a Steakhouse Empire, Dies at 85
After years of waiting tables at Peter Luger in Brooklyn, he opened Wolfgang’s Steakhouse in Manhattan, the first of 35 restaurants around the world.
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Michigan Supreme Court Ruling to Raise Minimum Wage in the State
The ruling, raising the minimum wage and phasing out a lower wage for tipped workers, said legislators had acted improperly in dodging a referendum.
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No Taxes on Tips? A Trump Idea Gains Ground.
The sudden popularity of exempting tips from taxes is a reminder of the improvisational nature of economic policymaking under Donald Trump.
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No Taxes on Tips? A Trump Idea Gains Ground.
The sudden popularity of exempting tips from taxes is a reminder of the improvisational nature of economic policymaking under Donald Trump.
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Diners Are Fed Up With Minimal Service. Will a Little Warmth Win Them Back?
As prices rise and seasoned help is harder to find, some restaurants are trying to provide a more welcoming experience for their underwhelmed guests.
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What Are Restaurant Service Charges For?
These added-on fees confuse diners and even employees, but more owners are relying on them to help make a tough business work.
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Waiter Shortage Hits London Restaurants After Brexit
The New York Times – Business:Europeans used to flock to London for restaurant jobs. Now, with doors to migrants largely closed after Britain left the European Union, many establishments are becoming desperate.
