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NEW LEGISLATION: NY $30 Wage Will Spell Disaster for Local Restaurant Workers

Tipping and Tip Credits

Maryland Shouldn’t Repeat a Failed Experiment on Tipped Workers

January 23, 2026

Tipping and Tip Credits

MD $25 Wage Bill Spells Disaster for Restaurant Workers

January 21, 2026

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NEW LEGISLATION: NY $30 Wage Will Spell Disaster for Local Restaurant Workers

New Data: High Minimum Wage Cities Have Highest Cost of Living

New Data: NY Restaurants Lost 10K Jobs Since Last Summer

Tipping and Tip Credits

Maryland Shouldn’t Repeat a Failed Experiment on Tipped Workers

MD $25 Wage Bill Spells Disaster for Restaurant Workers

A Tip For New Jersey: Restaurant Workers Prefer Tip Credit System

Debunking Activists

Wage Hikes are Worsening The High Cost of Living

CA Statewide Data Disprove Claims of “Widespread” Fast-Food Violations

Fact Check: A $15 Minimum Wage Won’t Curb Crime

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