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SF restaurants now add a healthcare surcharge which ranges from 3-10% (mandatory), then expect a 20% tip on top of that. Pretty ridiculous, I've started subtra
by aeternus 8y ago
SF restaurants now add a healthcare surcharge which ranges from 3-10% (mandatory), then expect a 20% tip on top of that.
Pretty ridiculous, I've started subtracting the healthcare surcharge out of what I would normally tip since it seem to vary widely.
- jjeaff 8y agoDo they clearly advertise the healthcare surcharge with signage or on the menu? Because I would speak to the manager and absolutely refuse to pay a secret add on to the bill. As for subtracting it from the tip, I don't think that's the right thing to do. You are essentially taking from the employee and giving it to the business owner. But maybe if enough people did that, the employees would revolt.
- aeternus 8y agoIt is usually mentioned in very small print on the back or bottom of the menu. Part of the healthcare mandate is that the restaurant must provide health insurance coverage for the employee (which was not previously required), so they are benefiting in a way. It probably isn't completely fair to subtract it out, but the majority of restaurants now have this.