Elections have -- VTUD 01/27/2021 11:45AM
In the same boat -- Happy Dog 01/27/2021 05:40AM
So he thinks his restaurant won't be competitive vs others or is it a -- UTPr0sim 01/26/2021 8:22PM
Yes, there is a lot about raising the min wage that is not well thought out ** -- DonHo-kieHi 01/27/2021 07:28AM
You're assuming there is not some threshold where... -- MP4VT2004 01/26/2021 11:01PM
No he just can’t raise his prices by enough of a percentage to be competive -- GreenvilleVT 01/26/2021 9:49PM
How does he know that? If EVERYONE has to pay more, prices are going up. -- UTPr0sim 01/26/2021 9:55PM
Business owners allocate capital and invest in -- GreenvilleVT 01/26/2021 10:00PM
That and property price squeeze. Even before Covid restaurants having -- `lag 01/26/2021 10:57PM
It’s not about competing. It’s about having enough revenue to afford it. -- reestuart 01/26/2021 9:34PM
Greenville said the public is spending enough to support $22/hour -- jmanatVT 01/27/2021 09:02AM
There is. He did research on counter terminals for ordering. -- GreenvilleVT 01/26/2021 10:20PM
States that have already gone to $15 had minimum impact. Question is -- UTPr0sim 01/26/2021 9:50PM
Medic! Need an edit here! lol ** -- Nova Hokie 95 01/26/2021 9:47PM
Well, she's learning a valuable lesson early life -- EDGEMAN 01/26/2021 8:08PM
Seems like not everyone agrees. Study in side. -- UTPr0sim 01/26/2021 8:28PM
Even the Democrats acknowledged there would be job losses.. ** -- HealthHokie 01/27/2021 1:32PM
Not with a gradual increase. 20 states are doing it so there data. ** -- UTPr0sim 01/27/2021 1:47PM
...been on news blackout for weeks and have felt cleansed...recommend it -- chumley 01/26/2021 8:43PM
Good thing it isn't $15 starting tomorrow -- hoosnowahokie 01/26/2021 7:47PM
Agree. It's $15 in NYC and if only comparing fast food prices it is only -- Hokie1744 01/26/2021 8:49PM
Believe it when it happens. ** -- Stork 01/26/2021 6:14PM
The tipped workers often earn much more than the people in the back -- lchoro 01/26/2021 5:27PM
They split tips equally at her restaurant. Not many dishes to wash. -- GreenvilleVT 01/26/2021 6:11PM
Tip sharing with the back of the house is now allowed so long as all -- RoswellGAHokie 01/26/2021 5:34PM
Tip sharing with bussers, runners, dishwashers, etc. has been standard -- 133743Hokie 01/26/2021 8:16PM
Some restaurants tried to make it mandatory ** -- lchoro 01/26/2021 6:11PM
Simple solution - raise prices but eliminate tips -- Nova Hokie 95 01/26/2021 5:22PM
Simple if you don’t have anything to do with running a restaurant. ** -- PhotoHokieNC 01/26/2021 5:44PM
Right, if there is $22 changing hands, $15 can't be a problem -- jmanatVT 01/26/2021 5:35PM
I like to reward better service, which I guess you still could ... -- vt90 01/26/2021 5:26PM
That is good, they should pay taxes vs IRS fraud -- VaTechie 01/26/2021 9:50PM
Wait, I'm not supposed to tip the Arby's drivethru guy? ** -- HokieGator 01/26/2021 5:35PM
Depends upon his level of service. If you’re passed out drunk & he wakes -- Hoakie82 01/26/2021 6:43PM
Only if you like the cut of his jib. NTTAWWT. ** -- vt90 01/26/2021 5:36PM
Well, he does have the meats... ** -- MP4VT2004 01/26/2021 6:24PM
True -- Nova Hokie 95 01/26/2021 5:32PM
It is a difficult problem ... but now is NOT the time to raise the minimum -- vt90 01/26/2021 5:35PM
Wages should of been higher with the trickle down 2017 business tax cuts -- VaTechie 01/26/2021 9:53PM
Even in a good economy, it should be phased in -- jmanatVT 01/26/2021 5:38PM
I've heard that if minimum wage followed inflation it would be like $33/hr. ** -- NokieHokie 01/26/2021 7:23PM
Some politicians dont think economics matter, but it does.. :-) ** -- HealthHokie 01/26/2021 5:14PM
The timing of that is unbelievable. So many small businesses about to die -- vt90 01/26/2021 5:04PM
I think they know exactly what they're doing. ** -- MP4VT2004 01/26/2021 5:14PM
Me too. ** -- EDGEMAN 01/26/2021 8:09PM
Yeah, but ... -- vt90 01/26/2021 5:19PM
But mega corporations are doing great. Isn't that what really matters? ** -- HokieNoVA 01/26/2021 5:09PM
Apparently. ** -- vt90 01/26/2021 5:11PM
Doesn’t the minimum wage law regardless of amount or origin depend -- PhotoHokieNC 01/26/2021 5:03PM
I’m with you that raising the minimum wage is a bad idea, but why couldn’t -- RoswellGAHokie 01/26/2021 4:46PM
Wages are his biggest expense. I wouldn’t pay twice as much for a sandwich ** -- GreenvilleVT 01/26/2021 6:13PM
Wages aren't the biggest expense in any restaurant -- MAHokie69 01/26/2021 8:04PM
Will also note that jacking up labor costs on small businesses that are -- RoswellGAHokie 01/26/2021 4:58PM
All I know is my expectations for drive-thru service are gonna double also. ** -- vthokieq 01/26/2021 4:45PM
Chick-Fil-A will now serve you your food BEFORE you order. ** -- MP4VT2004 01/26/2021 5:14PM
If any probably actually deserve $15/hr it’s them. ** -- vthokieq 01/26/2021 5:41PM
and it will be TWICE their pleasure! ** -- vt90 01/26/2021 5:23PM
Some discussion that $15/hr won't apply to food service. Right now -- 133743Hokie 01/26/2021 4:45PM
You do understand though that if tips plus the hourly rate.... -- vthokieq 01/26/2021 6:10PM
Yes, I do. Presently $5/hr in tips will get someone to the minimum wage. -- 133743Hokie 01/26/2021 8:03PM
Got a link for that? -- vthokieq 01/26/2021 8:05PM
Kiosk Employment Act ** -- B777Fr8Dog 01/26/2021 4:44PM
It's also called the TECH lobby on K street.... -- Vtskier1 01/26/2021 10:50PM
Kiosk = instant upgrade over your average fast food worker. ** -- HokieNoVA 01/26/2021 4:59PM
Could he convert employees to salary to circumvent the requirement? ** -- MP4VT2004 01/26/2021 4:39PM
Requires paying benefits, no? ** -- PhotoHokieNC 01/26/2021 5:05PM
I think so. But you could deduct that from the starting salary figure. ** -- MP4VT2004 01/26/2021 5:16PM