Alberta politician proposes new regulations on tips

Alberta politician proposes new regulations on tips

MLA Christina Gray has proposed a private member's bill in the Alberta legislature, aiming to protect service industry workers' tips and treat them more like wages.

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It’s a rite of passage for most folks after a good night out — leaving a little extra for the person who took care of you after enjoying good food, drink and service. But Alberta NDP MLA Christina Gray says where that tip money goes may surprise you. “In Alberta, tips and gratuities aren’t considered wages — there are no rules,” Gray said. “And in more places than you would ever imagine, that money doesn’t go to the workers.” Gray says that’s wh…