It is illegal for companies to use tips as part of an employee’s minimum wage but it is not illegal for them to use tips as part of a stated salary above that. In an attempt to put an end to tips being used as part of the wage, part of the new collective agreement a pledge to be signed by hotel and restaurant owners that they will not use the proceeds of tips to subsidise part of an employee’s wage. The government has stated that it is considering to amend existing laws if the new collective agreement does not solve the issue.
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