(Scott A. Miller/AP Images for Darden) AP IMAGES FOR DARDENThe sub-minimum wage for tipped American workers came under fresh attack Thursday in what may be its biggest and most direct challenge yet. According to law, establishments that pay a subminimum wage must make up the difference between an employee’s earnings — wage plus tips — and the state’s regular minimum wage. But many restaurant owners get caught failing to pay employees properly. The NRA actively opposes the abolition of the subminimum wage as well as the nationwide effort to raise the regular minimum wage to $15 per hour. Darden manages 1,800 chain restaurants, including Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, Yard House, Capital Grille, Seasons 52, Bahama Breeze, and Eddie V’s.

Source: Forbes April 15, 2021 22:06 UTC