Should Chicago get rid of its ‘subminimum wage’ for tipped workers?
Advocates say all low-wage workers should be paid the same while some in the restaurant industry argue the change could hurt small businesses.
Chicago’s hourly minimum wage is set to rise to $15.80 starting July 1, while tipped workers will get paid $9.80 an hour.
Reset learns more about the so-called “subminimum wage” for tipped workers and discussions around phasing it out.
GUESTS: Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, 35th Ward
Sam Toia, president and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association
Terri Evans, owner of Windy City Ribs & Whiskey
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Should Chicago get rid of its ‘subminimum wage’ for tipped workers?
Advocates say all low-wage workers should be paid the same while some in the restaurant industry argue the change could hurt small businesses.
Chicago’s hourly minimum wage is set to rise to $15.80 starting July 1, while tipped workers will get paid $9.80 an hour.
Reset learns more about the so-called “subminimum wage” for tipped workers and discussions around phasing it out.
GUESTS: Ald. Carlos Ramirez-Rosa, 35th Ward
Sam Toia, president and CEO of the Illinois Restaurant Association
Terri Evans, owner of Windy City Ribs & Whiskey