Seattle’s minimum wage is set to increase to $20.76 an hour on Jan. 1, making it one of the highest in the country. Though many workers and advocates are celebrating the wage hike, the change has also reignited debates around tipping, particularly in the restaurant industry. The new minimum wage applies across the board, meaning all employees will earn at least $20.76 per hour. Previously in Seattle, restaurants were allowed to pay $17.25 per hour if employees earned at least $2.72 in tips or received medical benefits. With the new rate, those exceptions will no longer apply. Read more: https://www.king5.com/article/money/business/seattles-minimum-wage-tipping-debate/281-f1719804-0d87-4de7-ba81-a30095a29da6