During a recent government meeting, significant concerns were raised regarding the impact of proposed regulatory changes on tipped workers across the United States. Testimonies highlighted the potential elimination of the tip credit, which many workers fear could lead to a reduction in their earnings and increased wage theft.

One worker emphasized that the new rules could facilitate employers taking tips through mechanisms like tip pooling, which allows tips to be redistributed to non-tipped employees. This change, they argued, could undermine the financial stability of millions of tipped workers who rely on these earnings to make a living. The worker pointed out that such policies are particularly troubling in states that have already implemented fair wage laws, suggesting that the adjustments are a response to employers struggling to maintain competitive wages for back-of-house staff.

The testimony underscored a broader sentiment among workers that regulatory changes are perceived as an attack on their earnings, with the phrase \"they are coming after your tips\" resonating strongly throughout the discussion. This meeting has brought to light the ongoing debate over wage structures in the service industry and the implications of federal labor policies on the livelihoods of tipped workers.