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Old 06-24-2023, 06:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Sandy and Ed View Post
If you mean the 3% they are charged on the amount of the tip only then I see no problem with them doing this. If they are taking the full merchant participation fee for the full amount charged on the bill, then shame on them!
If they are taking the full merchant fee, they are stealing. I don't know why more servers don't hire an employment lawyer and sue the restaurant. I think Dan Newlin or other lawyers would be happy to sue weathy restaurant owners for some of the illegal activities that some posters are describing.