Mayor Ed Murray’s April 24 deadline for his income inequality advisory group to “emerge with a recommendation” for the $15 minimum prompted editorial boards to voice their opinions. The Seattle Times,
“Any increase should count employer-provided health benefits, and other taxable tip income. A “total compensation” calculation would ensure a boost to less-well-paid employees in restaurant kitchens, while preserving healthy tips for servers. It also provides incentive for employers to offer health care and other benefits, such as the $22,000 in scholarships that Dick’s Drive-in offers employees over four years.”
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