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"According to Federal Reserve data, full-service restaurant employment in Washington grew roughly 17% in the year before the tipping changes took effect. Since Initiative 82 came into force in May 2023, employment has fallen 4%.

This is just the start: The tipped wage will continue to rise for the next three years, when it meets the regular minimum wage that is increased every year for inflation. An April survey published by the Employment Policies Institute of more than 100 local restaurants in D.C. found that most planned to lay off workers. Half planned to expand into lower-cost states such as Maryland or Virginia, and nearly 1 in 3 planned to close locations.

To offset costs, hundreds of restaurants have opted to add fees or other surcharges to customer checks. Diners are responding the way you’d expect: A National Restaurant Association poll of nearly 1,000 D.C.-area adults found more than half are dining out less because of higher prices. Some said they’re choosing to patronize restaurants in Maryland or Virginia instead."

https://www.wsj.com/articles/why-no-one-goes-out-to-eat-in-d-c-anymore-fd01e31e[/quote]

And if it’s a surprise fee at the end of my check, then I tip less that amount.[/quote]

I usually tip 20% since it’s easy to do the math.

However, if a restaurant includes a service fee then that is all they get. I’ve always had this policy when paying a restaurant bill.[/quote]

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