Originally Posted by
Horace
Was this "Hospitality Service Fee" and the amount clearly identified to you when you booked the room?
If not, please report this consumer fraud to the State of California Department of Justice Office of the Attorney General at
https://oag.ca.gov/consumers
At booking, it only says local fee. I had thought the item is a pass through assessment from the local govt.
Originally Posted by
Xero
I can imagine in California, you'll still be expected to tip.
In California, all tipped employees are entitled to a minimum wage ($14/hour) + tips. This includes restaurant servers. There is no tip crediting in California.
(
https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/faq_tipsandgratuities.htm)
Yet, Californians are culturally expected to tip the same as every other state. This is probably yet another reason why it's so expensive to eat out in California.
Yeah, no kidding. Also, in places like SF, many restaurants also pass off specific cost items like health mandate to consumers.