The Tip Theft Prevention Act, introduced by Council Member Shahana Hanif, aims to combat wage theft affecting food service workers. After discovering discrepancies in their pay, these workers addressed their concerns to Hanif, leading to the proposal. The legislation aims to ensure transparency and protect workers from union-busting tactics and wage theft, as emphasized by labor rights groups. The act is particularly timely as tipped workers often face challenges in receiving their full earnings due to the subminimum wage structure and lack of clear records.
The Tip Theft Prevention Act aims to protect food service workers by ensuring they receive tips left for them in full.
The restaurant industry experiences the highest rate of wage theft among all sectors, making tips an essential part of worker earnings.
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