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Tipping and Tip Credits

Chicago’s History Slashing the Tip Credit Has Stunted Restaurants’ Recovery and Survival

Tipping and Tip Credits

The Democrats’ restaurant boycott only undermines DC workers

July 8, 2025

NEW ANALYSIS: High Teen Unemployment Tied to State Wage Hikes

July 3, 2025

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NEW ANALYSIS: High Teen Unemployment Tied to State Wage Hikes

Why Your Neighborhood Mom-and-Pop Shops Pay the Price for Minimum Wage Increases

NEW DATA: California Among Top 5 States for Teen Unemployment

Tipping and Tip Credits

Chicago’s History Slashing the Tip Credit Has Stunted Restaurants’ Recovery and Survival

The Democrats’ restaurant boycott only undermines DC workers

NEW ANALYSIS: Chicago’s Tipped Wage Hike Caused Lost Jobs, Worsening Restaurant Environment

Mandated Benefits and Flexibility

Paid sick leave may leave Michigan ill

New Evidence Suggests “Fair Workweek” Laws Aren’t Helping Workers

New Study: “Fair Work Week” Laws Force Employees To Go Part-Time

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