Why you need to tip

We're tipping like never before in more places and for more services. While it can be frustrating, there's a greater issue at hand: There are 5.5 million tipped workers in the U.S. and many states adhere to the federal minimum wage for tipped workers, which has remained at $2.13 since 1991. That means these workers rely on tips to make ends meet. With tablets at every establishment and more workers outside of just tipped workers asking for tips, servers and bartenders are bearing the brunt.