Seven states prohibit tip credit — AK, CA, MN, MT, NV, OR, WA
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- Research: Tipped wage and tip credit
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- July 25, 2026
Which States Prohibit Tip Credit
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Fact Check: Which States Prohibit Tip Credit
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Illustrative cash floors match research table (CA $16.90, WA $17.13, etc.)
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- Research: Tipped wage and tip credit
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- July 25, 2026
California bans credit-card fee deduction from tips
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- Research: Tipped wage and tip credit
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- July 25, 2026
Hawaii is conditional tip credit, not a full ban
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- Research: Tipped wage and tip credit
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- July 25, 2026
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