Hotel nixes plan to skim employee tips

Employer backs down after media coverage but practice legal in some jurisdictions

In June, the Rosseau Muskoka hotel in Minett, Ont., came under fire after it sent a letter to spa staff announcing it was charging customers a higher 20 per cent gratuity fee on manicures, body wraps and other treatments — but only one-half of the tips would go to the employees performing the services.

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