Question

A restaurant worker earns a set amount per hour from their employer. They also receive tips from customers. Their earnings most closely resemble those of which of the following?
a.
An employee working on straight commission
b.
An employee working on commission plus salary
c.
An employee working on a piece-rate basis
d.
An employee working on a fixed salary

Answer 1

b. An employee working on commission plus salary.

They get a guaranteed base pay (the hourly wage) plus variable income tied to sales/service (tips) — analogous to a salary plus commission.