A riveting twist in the tale emerged as McDonnell disclosed that approximately 30% of her shifts were dedicated to untipped labor, which included the art of silverware origami, dish-dominion, and even the custodial choreography of the ice cream bar. She recounted her epic journey of transporting used and clean dishes, crafting culinary creations, and cleansing the restaurant’s soul.
Kings, however, pushed back, asserting discrepancies and variations in the percentage of time collective members devoted to untipped side work. They argued that staff disparities meant certain restaurants had additional laborers to shoulder the burden. The gallant judge, however, brushed aside these arguments, branding them as mere “outliers.”
Awaiting a New Chapter
As the dust settles in this thrilling courtroom drama, representatives of the parties remain silent for now. With their eyes fixed on the future, it’s an ending that only the next chapter will reveal.
