Does the Tipped Minimum Wage Violate Workers’ Civil Rights? | Eater

"The nation’s largest full‑service restaurant company employs roughly 175,000 people across about 1,800 locations and is accused by advocates of systematically relying on the subminimum tipped wage and lacking tip‑redistribution policies, which they say facilitates disparate pay, racial and gender inequities, and increased sexual harassment. Critics note the company’s recent move to a $12‑per‑hour floor that is inclusive of tips (previously $10 inclusive) has been framed as a recruitment tactic but preserves the tipped‑wage structure; median annual worker compensation remains low while executive pay remains very high. Labor advocates and some investors have sued or pressured the company seeking discovery of internal practices and a shift toward paying full minimum wages with shared tips." - Greta Moran