An Act requiring one fair wage

This bill amends Massachusetts law to increase the minimum cash wage that employers must pay to tipped employees, raising the rate from $6.75 to $10.95 over four years. The legislation directly affects businesses that employ workers who receive tips, such as restaurants and bars, by setting a higher baseline salary that does not rely on gratuities. Under the new rules, the total hourly pay for these workers must equal the standard minimum wage, with any shortfall made up by the employer rather than the tips the employee receives. Employers are required to inform affected workers of these changes, and the law allows for tip pooling among staff who regularly receive tips.