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Tipping has always been part of the hospitality and service industry’s DNA. But in a world where wallets are digital, spare change is rare, and cashless payments are preferred, the old-school tip jar just isn’t cutting it anymore. At the same time, hospitality managers and business operators are juggling high employee turnover, rising payroll costs,…

A federal tax shake-up is coming for the hospitality industry. The U.S. Senate has officially passed the “No Tax on Tips Act,” a landmark piece of legislation that could fundamentally change how service workers are taxed on gratuities.  Backed by Senator Ted Cruz and Donald Trump, it’s now one House vote away from becoming law….

Key Takeaways Minnesota tip laws are strict compared to other states. Unlike places that allow a tip credit system, Minnesota law does not – which means employers must pay all employees the full state minimum wage regardless of how much they earn in tips. For hospitality operators, that creates both a compliance challenge and an…

Key Takeaways In Texas’s bustling hospitality scene, tips aren’t just a bonus—they’re how many employees pay their bills. From servers hustling through busy Houston restaurants to valets welcoming guests at Dallas hotels, tip income makes a big difference in workers’ lives. To defend employee living standards, Texas tipping laws are fairly stringent, and can be…