On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 22:51:21 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2004-09-12, pennyaline > wrote:
>
>> If it's an additional service charge, then call it an additional service
>> charge. But if it's called an additional service charge, make damn sure some
>> service above and beyond the standard was actually provided. Otherwise, it's
>> just a gouge.
>
>The whole tips thing is an end run on having to pay taxes and worker's comp
>and bennies on the money the employer would otherwise have to declare/pay
>out. If the employer is going to be able to avoid calling tips earned
>income, he shouldn't have the right to make tips mandatory. This whole
>thing needs to be re-defined. But, it's never going to happen. Big
>restaurants make regular contributions and the power elite likes to dine out.

If six people are sitting at the table, they each order separately,
and ask for separate checks, are they required to pay the large party
mandated tip?

Pan Ohco