>>510156070 (OP)Waitstaff give a lot more than their time and labor. Tipping shouldn't cover their wages, it should be their bonus on top of regular wages, which could be standard minimum instead of the $2 or whatever it is they make now where, if tips don't make them hit the state or federal minimum, the employer is supposed to make up the difference.
I don't think most waitresses act on that though, too much bother accounting for mixed cash.