Reactions mixed after D.C. Council votes to pause tipped worker minimum wage

Reactions mixed after D.C. Council votes to pause tipped worker minimum wage

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser and the City Council have paused a scheduled minimum wage increase for tipped workers under Initiative 82, citing concerns about economic strain on local businesses and the city's reliance on federal funding. While business advocates argue the law accelerates restaurant closures, many tipped workers and supporters believe the voter-approved measure is essential for fair compensation and should be upheld.