Where I work, If we have a banquet or a big group and they pay with a credit card, we have to give the owner 5% of our tip. He says it goes towards the cost of swiping the credit card, but I don't believe that it costs that much. To me, that is one of the costs of running a business, and I feel that it is wrong to take away from the wait staff. So, I was wondering if anyone knew if what he is doing is legal or not.
2007-03-21 01:32:50 · 4 answers · asked by ninalucky7 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Other - Business & Finance
This is not legal. Contact the National Labor Relations Board for your local area. Employers cannot take money out of your income without a legal obligation or a written agreement.
2007-03-21 01:40:29 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd like to know who is paying taxes on that 5%. That is wrong on several levels and I guarantee he is not paying a 5% commission (1-3%) He is ripping you off. This is a normal cost of doing business.
addenda Charging patrons a surcharge for using a card is a violation of the agreement with the bank and Mastercard/Visa
2007-03-21 01:41:52 · answer #2 · answered by Rico E Suave 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it is wrong to take from the waitstaff... If he was saying that he needed to charge the group 5% for the credit card processing fee then I could see that... I've done that before and added the cost to the group bill because you do have to pay the fees for using the credit card.... I would look up the labor board for more advice to see if illegal...
2007-03-21 01:41:07 · answer #3 · answered by De 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think your being played.
2007-03-21 01:41:24 · answer #4 · answered by thirsty mind 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋