[Arthur McGowan]

Over time the businesses noticed their servers were making a lot of money in tips so they reduced their pay to minimum wage. The difference between that and what you should have been paid was made up by tipping. In other words the burden of paying the server moved from the business to the customer.

First of all, if the staff stayed rather than seeking employment elsewhere, what gripe does anybody have? None.

Second, ALL the money ALWAYS comes 100% from the customer.

[Ben Mugged]

Don’t miss my original point. I have no problem with paying for a meal including a service charge. Just don’t try to tell me it is a “gratuity” when it’s not. The business should tell the truth. It is a “service charge” and is included in the overall price of the meal and is how the business pays the server.