The bill would bring tipped workers up to full minimum wage while still allowing for tips. While there is support for it, others in the industry are pushing back.
CONNECTICUT, USA — A bill that would boost wages for tipped workers across Connecticut is serving up some debate as it moves through the state legislature.
The bill will now go in front of the complete general assembly for consideration after it was voted out of the labor committee Tuesday by a vote of 8-4.
"It was disappointing to see it come out of committee; obviously, it still has a long way to go," said Scott Dolch, president and CEO of the Connecticut Restaurant Association.
The bill would bring tipped workers up to the full minimum wage while still allowing for tips.
Dolch argued the bill is trying to fix a problem that does not exist, as tipped workers are already guaranteed the soon-to-be $15 an hour minimum wage.
"That starting wage, that's $6.38 or $8.23. $6.38 for a server or $8.23 for a bartender, plus their tips have to equal more than the minimum wage. If it doesn't, by federal law and state law, the servers and bartenders are protected that their wages have to go up to equal that," said Dolch.
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