No more hidden ‘junk’ restaurant surcharges in California [Video]

A new state law bans hidden restaurant charges, including service fees, starting in July.

A growing number of restaurants have been implementing surcharges to help pay their workers, while also moving away from the traditional tipping structure.

“It’s gonna be a little bit of a hit I think, because there’s less money in the pockets of the server’s and staff in general,” said bar manager Chad Brown. “Inflation is a thing right now, so we are charging the bare minimum that we can charge as long as we make a profit.”

The California Attorney General’s Office says this new law helps ensure customers know what they’re in for because a posted price will have to include the full amount that must be paid for any goods or services.