• Saffire@sh.itjust.works
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    4 months ago

    If all or even a large portion of employees quit because they’re no longer making enough money, then Chili’s and Applebee’s would be effectively forced to pay higher wages to attract the required workforce to operate, right?

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      4 months ago

      If it were feasible, sure. But when there’s no social safety net, everyone would need a Plan B just in case. And I mean everyone, since I’m under the impression they would rather close a single location than pay reasonably.

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        4 months ago

        That is true. I guess my views are probably skewed a bit because I live in Canada, and as far as I know we have stronger social safety nets here and also in all provinces except Quebec all servers are required to be paid the minimum wage in addition to any tips they make.