Tell Your Story

Share your Story (For example: What's it like living off tips? How would a stable, livable wage change your life?) (required)

What's the craziest thing that's happened to you while working in the restaurant industry? Are you supporting a family? How many years have been in the industry? Have you ever dealt with unwanted sexual behavior from customers, co-workers, or management? ***Unless indicated otherwise, your submission will be considered for public posting on this page. We may reach out to use your story for public education purposes.

Age (required)
---Under 1818-2425-3435-4445-5455-6465 or Above

First Name (required)

Last Name (required)

Your Email (required)

Gender (required)
FemaleMaleFTMMTFIntersexOther

Photo of YOU - put a face on your story! (required)

Are you currently working in the restaurant industry? (CHECK ONE) (required)
Yes - mainly as a tipped employee.Yes - mainly as a non-tipped employee.No - I used to be a tipped restaurant worker.No - I used to be a non-tipped restaurant worker.I was never employed by the restaurant industry.

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State (required)
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Can we follow up with you via email if we have clarifying questions? (required)
YesNo

Phone

Leave your phone number if this is the best way to reach you for follow-up.

Can we use your story outside this website to promote fair wages and working conditions? (required)
Yes, you can use my nameYes, but please just use my first name or keep me anonymousMaybe, but please contact me first via email or phoneNo, I do not want my story shared outside this websiteNo, I do not want my story shared anywhere, not event on this website

If you who have experienced sex harassment and want to learn more about your rights (and potentially file litigation) you can contact Equal Rights Advocates (ERA) to do a free, confidential legal intake and consultation at 1-800-839-4372.