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Question: If I work for commission and I do not make minimum wage do they have to pay me for my time?
Answer: No, If you are employed entirely on a commission basis and your commission does not add up to minimum wage, your employer does not then have to pay you the difference. Basically, commission salary is a roll of the dice. You could make a lot more than minimum wage or a lot less. For instance, many restaurants pay waiters less than the minimum wage because they will make more than that in tips. But if a waiter has a bad week with no tips, he's out of luck. The employer doesn't have to pay him the difference.
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On 01/06/04
Dr Gonzo from AS said:
American brainwashed fools
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On 10/27/03
Rhonda from AZ said:
I typically tip 20% for good service. However, I don't feel obligated to tip for bad service. I have waiters actually tell me when they present the check that 20% after tax is what I should tip, this from the same waiter who left to refill my drink and never came back till it was time to deliver the check. Tips are gratuity which is exactly what it sounds like, an expression of appreciation for good service. Certainly not something that is "owed"but rather something earned
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On 04/14/03
Trissie from MI said:
I agree ppl come in and run your butt off and then leave u pittance for a tip,or use a coupon to get a free meal and leave you the tip according to the new total
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On 11/08/02
mike from CO said:
i think that is messed up i work in a restraunt and i get paid $2.13 an hour the people who eat at my restaurant don't know how to tip! waiters have to live off of their tips at least leave 15% less than that is insulting!
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