another tipping question
Okay, so I'm confused about the difference between 'gratuity' and a 'service charge'. My contract at the Harrison House includes a 20% 'service charge' (which, when all is said and done, will be about $6000.)
The contract says that the service charged can be used by HH for the compensation of its' employees, including service and non-service personnel and for such other purposes as HH believes to be appropriate.
It goes on to say, however, that a 'service charge is not a gratuity, and such must be taxed according to New York State law.'
So my question- it seems to me like we are already 'tipping' quite a bit on top of what we are paying...but does this really not count as tipping? I don't know what we're supposed to do.
The contract says that the service charged can be used by HH for the compensation of its' employees, including service and non-service personnel and for such other purposes as HH believes to be appropriate.
It goes on to say, however, that a 'service charge is not a gratuity, and such must be taxed according to New York State law.'
So my question- it seems to me like we are already 'tipping' quite a bit on top of what we are paying...but does this really not count as tipping? I don't know what we're supposed to do.
