Tipped workers feeling the pinch

Jeremy Bauman is working just as hard as he did a year ago. He’s quick to say hello, take margarita orders and serve up hot and tasty dishes. But lately, his wallet — and those of many other tipped employees just like him… [...]

For Restaurant Workers, Economy Eats Away at Tips

From HispanicBusiness.com Aug. 4, 2008 Daniel Victor–The Patriot-News

You just handed Molly Turner $3 after she poured you a $2.75 draft beer at Spice, the downtown Harrisburg hot spot. She hands you a quarter back.

This is the moment when the bartender, 38, makes a living. This is what decides whether the Lower Paxton [...]

Economy impacts tipping

Tips anyone? From Hattiesburg American Article published Mar 28, 2008

HAIR ISN’T THE ONLY THING being trimmed at Head Bangers The Salon in Pendleton, Ind. Customers searching for ways to fight high gas and food prices are doing some trimming of their own – in tips.

“Even the regulars are cutting back,” stylist Joanna [...]