IF I see that on my bill, the server gets no tip, period.
See how long it lasts.
“IF I see that on my bill, the server gets no tip, period.”
“See how long it lasts.”
Why? Do you support Obamacare? How much do you tip anyway?
Unless they inform me of this prior to ordering they had better take it off my bill.
And if they inform me of it prior to ordering I will go elsewhere.
There is no law that requires me to pay this surcharge.
a small restaurant here NJ tried that recently. After I received the bill I asked the server if she wanted a tip or pay for her Obamacare. Needless to say, I had to explain to her that Obamacare was the ACA. (low info)
She adjusted the bill and took the tip.
The, what shall remain an unnamed restaurant, has ceased the practice.
Now get this.
The aforementioned restaurant does not cover their employees health care insurance.
No proof, but I suspect the surcharge was to pay the owner's.
Bad idea it’s not the workers fault, don’t make them the enemy, just don’t go back to the establishment next time. Pretty soon the owners will figure out when their business drops by 25-50%!
Just an FYI - everyone who reads that will rightfully deem you an idiot.
And the restaurants in question say to do just that if it offends you. It offends me and I am no longer eating at those restaurants.
Some restaurants in LA are deeply opposed to what they are doing.
I’m voting with my feet. Outta here!
Why? You are going to pay it regardless. Better to be transparent about it. Truth in advertising.