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Authorities have clarified that compulsory service charges violate consumer law, reaffirming that tips must be voluntary and cannot be added by default to ...

CCPA investigates 27 restaurants for illegally charging service fees, imposing penalties and mandating refunds to consumers.

Consumer protection watchdog CCPA doubles down on businesses crossing the law, takes suo motu action against 27 restaurants ...

Understanding the difference between service charges and tips is critical for New York restaurant owners to remain compliant with state and federal labor laws. Misclassifying these charges can lead to ...

These restaurants have been fined up to Rs 50,000, and were asked to refund the service charge amount to customers and also modify their billing system.

DENVER (KCNC) — When you see a service charge at a restaurant, where do you think that’s going? Employees are now taking legal action against a Denver restaurant group, claiming that 30% of an ...

New Delhi, March 29 -- In a major relief to consumers, the Delhi High Court on Friday held that service charge on food bills was voluntary and restaurants could not impose it oncustomers. The Court ...

Restaurants and hotels in the hospitality industry often add an automatic service charge to customers’ bills. As we close out the year and head into 2026, businesses in the hospitality industry may ...

Consumer Affairs Ministry says mandatory levy of service charge by restaurants violates consumer protection law and must not be imposed on diners.