Cafes ban tipping, to give “humane” wages

A number of local coffee shops in Brooklyn have decided to ban tipping workers because they will offer “human” wages in return. So, they removed the bourbon jars and related options from online apps, while putting up signs in their stores with the message: “Don’t pay extra, we pay them humanely.” However, to support this policy, they raised prices on products. For example, a $3.50 coffee can now reach $6 or even $7, almost double the price. The New York Post spoke with customers of the specific businesses and employees, with opinions divided over the status of the US focus. In particular, on the other side of the Atlantic catering workers rely more on the tip than on the salary they receive, as it is quite low. With the new policy, companies hope to make enough money from the price increase to pay their employees properly and the latter to […]
Source: News Beast

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