Union Square Hospitality Group will abandon its “Hospitality Included” policy at its restaurants that are reopening for outdoor dining, reports The New York Times. The policy, which eliminates tips in favor of a consistent hourly wage, was first announced five years ago, when founder Danny Meyer said the company would eliminate tipping.
In an interview, Meyer said that though he still believes that tipping contributes to inequitable pay, wage instability, and other problem, he doesn’t want to deny any extra compensation that might be available to his employees in these uncertain times.
“We don’t know how often people will be eating out, we don’t know what they are going to be willing to pay,” he said. “We do know that guests want to tip generously right now.”
The policy reversal will start Thursday as Union Square Cafe reopens, then extend to Gramercy Tavern in the coming weeks. Other businesses that have already reopened for takeout and delivery will shift to tipped wages immediately. Full Story
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