a party of 5 does not pay the mandatory gratuity. A party of 6 does.
Is it legal in any/all states?
In CT, RI or MA?
2006-12-05 08:15:18 · 16 answers · asked by catman 1 in Dining Out ➔ United States ➔ Other - US Dining Out
it is legal as long as it is posted somewhere..
2006-12-09 04:21:11 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is legal. If the service sucks tel the manager and refuse to pay the gratuity. Also watch out. Allot of place that charge the gratuity also leave the tip line blank on the charge slip without reminding you that they included the tip already.
2006-12-06 06:45:44 · answer #2 · answered by muffin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is NOT illegal to impose a gratuity of 18% for a party of 6 or more. It's what they charge and it's always in legible writing on the menu.
2006-12-05 09:11:49 · answer #3 · answered by element_op 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it looks the server further the quantity they needed to in the clean place the place you will possibly've positioned a nil for the tip volume. I used to paintings in a cafe and that i've got seen servers try this standard hand and it particularly is against the regulation. you may take your receipt decrease back which you signed and tutor the administrative precisely what you wrote on your slip and that they are going to would desire to credit your cash decrease back to you. you will desire to have the skill to confirm on your nutrition/drink receipt in the event that they have charged a gratuity. yet, in the event that they did cost you a gratuity, it might already be on your backside huge style. Gratuity costs are as much as the eating place if/while they're charged yet they'd desire to be of course published in the enterprise or on the menu someplace, many times they're further immediately for super events. i desire this facilitates!
2016-10-14 02:12:40 · answer #4 · answered by balikos 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The gratuity is imposed to ensure the server is adquately compensated for devoting the time to the larger party. They have in effect given up additional tables to take care of the large party.
If you are not receiving adequate service, in this situation, speak with the manager.
2006-12-05 10:12:50 · answer #5 · answered by eilishaa 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I work in the service industry. It is not illegal to add gratuity to parties and every restaraunt is different. Some add gratuity to parties of six, some to parties of eight and so on. In regards to Bubba's response where he says that it is an obligation to pay gratuity, I'd like to ask him what percent he tips for good service. 18%? 15%? 5%? Largers parties require more attention. Think about babysitting. You're required to babysit two 4 year olds. Okay, no problem. However NOW you're responsible for seven children, aged 4-8, some possibly with ADD or the chickenpox. Different perspective? To say that you will not go back to a restaraunt just because they add gratuity is ignorant. That decision should be based on your experience, the food, the service, the environment, etc.
2006-12-05 10:51:16 · answer #6 · answered by Vanessa 1 · 3⤊ 4⤋
Not illegal. What people don't understand is that you're running your butt off for a larger table, they demand more, and then they get confused upon leaving about who left the tip. Everyone assumes the other guy left the tip. So one of my waitresses only made $2 on a table of 10 that she'd waited on hand and foot all night.
That's when I changed my policy to 15% for a party of six or more. And it was right there in the menu.
2006-12-05 11:14:42 · answer #7 · answered by chefgrille 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
From what I understand, if it is posted in the establishment or on the menu, it is legal. However, if I patronize a business that does this, I never go back. A gratuity should be just that. If it is required, it is no longer a gratuity, but an obligation.
2006-12-05 08:19:33 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
I've traveled in 45 states and most restaurants do this, so I assume it's legal everywhere. If you really don't like it I guess you could split into smaller groups!
But I must also agree with the comment of BigTip$.
2006-12-05 15:31:53 · answer #9 · answered by worldinspector 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Parties of 5 or more pay 18 percent at my restaurant. Alot of senior citizens, most of which think 10% is the going rate.
2006-12-05 11:28:25 · answer #10 · answered by Freakgirl 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes. and they do add the tip in on your bill if your parties over 5 persons...seems wrong, where did the freedom of choice go....what if the service and food were loosely, you dint have that right anymore, soon even for one person they will include the tip, you will see.
2006-12-08 08:15:12 · answer #11 · answered by Michelle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋