Restaurant Service Charge Fairness Act

The Restaurant Service Charge Fairness Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 8401, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address issues related to service charges in restaurants.

Under the Restaurant Service Charge Fairness Act, restaurants would be required to clearly disclose to customers whether a service charge is being added to their bill, and if so, how that charge is being distributed among the restaurant staff. This transparency is intended to ensure that customers are aware of how their money is being used and that restaurant workers are fairly compensated for their service.

Additionally, the bill would prohibit restaurants from using service charges to supplement employee wages or to offset credit card processing fees. This is aimed at preventing restaurants from unfairly profiting off of service charges at the expense of their employees. Overall, the Restaurant Service Charge Fairness Act seeks to promote fairness and transparency in the restaurant industry by ensuring that service charges are used appropriately and that restaurant workers are fairly compensated for their work.