Regulation, taxes needed on tips in Alberta: survey [Video]

Many Canadian restaurants owners say the government needs to come up with specific rules for tipping that are “clear and transparent” for employees and customers alike, a new survey suggests.

In a poll of Canadian restaurant owners, conducted by Angus Reid and Atlas, a leader in hospitality automation and tip management software, 71 per cent of respondents said tipping was important.

Additionally, 54 per cent of businesses in Alberta, support of clearer regulations on the practice.

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“This survey makes it clear that hospitality workers are calling for fair and more transparent compensation models,” said Afshin Mousavian, CEO and co-founder of Atlas, in a statement.

Many Alberta restauranteurs (42 per cent) feel tips should continue to be taxed under the current regulations, the …