Illinois and Connecticut Introduce Legislation to Eliminate Tip Credit

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What happened

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Legislation was introduced in Illinois and Connecticut aimed at eliminating the tip credit. The tip credit allows employers to pay tipped employees a lower hourly base wage, which they supplement with gratuities. This move follows a trend of progressive policies that have sought to abolish subminimum wages in various jurisdictions, including New York and Chicago.

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Why it matters

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The elimination of the tip credit changes the labor cost structure for restaurants and other businesses in these states. Policymakers are reportedly grappling with the economic results of this abolition, which has been seen in other areas like Washington, D.C.

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Who's involved

IllinoisState introducing legislation to eliminate the tip credit
ConnecticutState introducing legislation to eliminate the tip credit
State of IllinoisGovernment of the state of Illinois affected by the labor cost changes
New YorkState that has also adopted similar legislation

Who could feel it

Possible knock-on effects

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ConnecticutSpeculative
Restaurants in Connecticut might face increased labor costs due to the elimination of the tip credit.
Marriott InternationalSpeculative
Marriott International could face increased labor costs for tipped staff in its Chicago operations.
State of IllinoisSpeculative
Businesses in Illinois might see changes in their labor cost structure following the legislative action.

Coverage

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