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Originally Posted by 7uongo
Psycnet knows what I meant but I should probably clarify my OP.
The owners are pocketing half of the tips for themselves and leaving the other half for the staff including the kitchen
Psycnet, her friend cant quit as they've sponsored her with a work visa. The work visa only allows you to stay in Canada while exclusively working for that employer
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That really sucks then, but I seem to recall there is nothing illegal about it. It has been years (mid 90's) since I looked into it (a server was complaining about having to tip out the kitchen staff), but any money that a customer leaves at a business for services rendered- it is up to the business owner to determine who gets that extra.
99% of the time the server gets the tips, but that is a general practice and not law.
I feel for that person; having a 1st generation Canadian fiancee I have extended family who gets exploited a bit by various employers. But it would be worse if she gets sent home to make $5 per day because she made a stink about it.
And if the employer is low enough to keep 50% for themselves, they also may not be above being nice while the complaint is in place, then doing something to get her fired.