Law by state · NY
Tipping and service-charge law in New York
In New York there is a rebuttable presumption that any charge in addition to food, beverage, and lodging, including one called a "service charge" or "gratuity," is a gratuity owed to service employees, unless the customer is clearly told otherwise.
Source: 12 NYCRR 146-2.18 and 146-2.19; Samiento v. World Yacht (N.Y. 2008) · Verified 2026-09
New York allows deducting a proportional share of the card processing fee from a card tip, and no more.
Source: 12 NYCRR 146-2.20 · Verified 2026-09
New York City restricts most restaurant surcharges; the Department of Consumer and Worker Protection published amendments in November 2025.
Source: 6 RCNY 5-59 · Verified 2026-09
Pending: Statewide Junk Fee Prevention Act (S363) passed the Senate in 2025 and was not enacted as of September 2026.
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