Washington’s minimum wage goes up to $9.04 an hour on Sunday. It’s good for workers, but restaurant owners aren’t happy.
The state has the highest minimum wage and is one of a handful of states where employees who get tips also get the minimum wage increase.
“I think it’s a dangerous time now to raise minimum wage over 4 percent for tipped employees in the state,” said Travis Rosenthal, owner of Tango Restaurant.