Antonius on Nostr: California’s “Junk Fee” law went into effect yesterday. It included prohibiting ...
California’s “Junk Fee” law went into effect yesterday. It included prohibiting restaurants from charging surcharges.
What a good thing for consumers.
But (yes, there’s a “but”), the law was modified just hours before going into effect excluding restaurants from charging hidden junk fee charges like surcharges.
In other words, various Californian restaurant associations paid off the right politicians to change it. You see, restauranteurs that use surcharges are making a killing off it = earning money for no added service or menu value.
Said restauranteurs will argue the surcharge helps pay employees’ health care, or subsidizes tips.
I don’t believe that bullsh*t. And im sad to see our politicians fail us yet again.
#gavinnewsome #junkfeelaw #surcharge #california
What a good thing for consumers.
But (yes, there’s a “but”), the law was modified just hours before going into effect excluding restaurants from charging hidden junk fee charges like surcharges.
In other words, various Californian restaurant associations paid off the right politicians to change it. You see, restauranteurs that use surcharges are making a killing off it = earning money for no added service or menu value.
Said restauranteurs will argue the surcharge helps pay employees’ health care, or subsidizes tips.
I don’t believe that bullsh*t. And im sad to see our politicians fail us yet again.
#gavinnewsome #junkfeelaw #surcharge #california