Overview

• The bill is a response to confusion over a law banning hidden fees set to take effect July 1.
• Restaurants can include service charges and mandatory gratuities as long as they are clearly listed.
• The California Restaurant Association and labor unions support the bill for maintaining pay equity and worker benefits.
• Critics argue that fees should be included in menu prices to avoid consumer confusion.
• The bill aims to balance transparency for consumers with financial viability for restaurants.