It would depend on which country you are referring to. Some countries have legislation for it others do not.
The United States has a federal minimum wage for nonexempt employees of $7.25 per hour.
The minimum wage in Utah is $7.25 an hour, and $2.13 an hour for tipped employees pursuant to federal laws.
In the state of Iowa, a waitress is considered to be a tipped employee. In Iowa the minimum wage for tipped employees is $4.35 per hour. This is higher than the federal minimum wage of $2.13 an hour for tipped employees.
The minimum wage in Washington DC is $8.25 an hour, or $2.77 for tipped employees. The minimum wage is automatically set to a $1 / hour more than the federal minimum wage.
The minimum wage for wait staff (tipped employees) varies from state to state. Some states, such as California, do not allow lower minimum wages for this type of employee. However, under federal law, the minimum wage for tipped employees is currently $2.13.
North Dakota follows the Federal Minimum Wage of 7.25 an hour and for tipped employees, ie servers and bartenders, it is $4.86 an hour.
North Dakota follows the Federal Minimum Wage of 7.25 an hour and for tipped employees, ie servers and bartenders, it is $4.86 an hour.
Washington state does not allow a tip credit, so servers must be paid the state minimum wage of $8.55. Washington, D.C. allows a tip credit that brings minimum wage for tipped employees who qualify down to $2.77.
The minimum hourly wage is $7.25 in Maryland pegged to the Federal Minimum Wage rate as of 2009. The rate is $10.50 in many counties (considered a living wage) for employers who have federal contracts. Tipped employees have a minimum hourly wage of $3.63, higher than the federal level of $2.13.
Florida's minimum wage in 2003 was $5.15 per hour. This was in line with the Federal Minimum wage at that time. It later exceeded the Federal Minimum wage in 2005.
In Texas, the minimum wage for tipped employees is $2.13/hour.
Guam's minimum wage is $7.25 per hour. The Guam minimum wage for tipped employees is $2.13 per hour.
$7.25 an hour. Tipped employees have a minimum cash wage of $2.13/hour. However, the employer must make sure that the employees receive no less than the minimum wage and must keep a record of all tips received by employees.