A Medford, Oregon sushi restaurant tried to pull a fast one on its employees but it didn't get past the U. Department of Labor. Federal investigators say that for the past two years, the restaurant paid its employees an hourly "tip wage" that was "significantly lower" than what they earned in tips.
Tips should always go to the employees. Investigators also found the restaurant didn't pay overtime to several employees when they worked over 40 hours a week. The bistro has agreed to pay the back wages and tips and the investigation will be closed once this is confirmed. No charges have been filed against the owner. The pandemic made clear these workers are essential to our economy and they must be paid all of their hard-earned wages," Aguilar said.
They also gain an unfair advantage over law-abiding competitors who operate legally. I've always really liked cliches, idioms , proverbs, and common phrases that we like to use over and over. They can get repetitive at times, but they're crucial tools in communication. They allow us to convey so much meaning in so few words β a commonly understood shorthand that can get complex points across quickly.
The only problem is that many of the most popular idioms in common use date back hundreds of years. In that time, they've either become outdated, or seen their words adopt new meanings. In some cases the idioms have been shortened or reversed, losing important context. So when someone tells you to "bite the bullet," you may inherently know what they mean β but if you really stop and think about it, you have no idea why it means what it means.
If you're a word nerd like me, you'll be absolutely fascinated by the origin and evolution of some of these common idioms, and how they came to mean what they mean today. Ever have a cold and tell someone you're "sicker than a dog? I've had dogs my whole life and can't remember any of them coming down with the flu.
