Quebec Proposes Bill to Regulate Tipping Practices in Restaurants and Bars

The new legislation aims to calculate tips based on pre-tax totals, sparking mixed reactions among industry workers.

Quebec's Bill 72 would require suggested tips to be calculated on the price before taxes, not the after-tax total.
The bill aims to alleviate 'growing pressure around tips' and prevent consumers from paying more than intended.
Some servers, like Julia Dougall-Picard, welcome the change, believing it could encourage more generous tipping.
Others, including manager Jaskaran Singh, are concerned about the impact on earnings, especially given the low minimum wage.
The Quebec Restaurant Association notes that while dining room staff may earn less, the overall industry impact is minimal.