Hands away from the tip! Carinthia's gastronomy is fighting for recognition

Hands away from the tip! Carinthia's gastronomy is fighting for recognition

Kärnten, Österreich - A storm of indignation is stimulated in Carinthia! The gastronomy is in turmoil after the possibility of additional social security contributions on drinking money through cashless payments has appeared. Stefan Sternad, the specialist group chairman of the Carinthian gastronomy, raises the alarm and demands a clear change in the law. "Hands away from the tip!" He calls in a passionate appeal and warns of a massive decline in specialists in the industry if the personal reward for good services is reduced. In response to these worrying developments, Sternad calls for a comprehensive tax exemption and advocates a quick "law repair" to reduce the pressure on the employees, such as the gailtal journal reported.

A central point in the debate: drinking money already comes from the taxed income of the guests. According to Sternad, the tip is a voluntary “goodie” that hand over satisfied customers to the employees. Instead of the planned bureaucratic additional burdens, which threaten new regulations, he calls for legally secure and practical solutions that exclude subsequent estimates and additional claims. These additional requirements would not only frustrate employees, but also put a significant impact on the everyday work of the catering businesses, continues Sternad. These arguments were also taken up by the Kleine Zeitung where the need for clarification in legislation is addressed.

The debate draws wide circles and other votes from the industry followed Sternad's demands, while pointing out the urgency of a legal framework that ensures the unbureaucratic handling of drinking money. This topic comes into focus the role of drinking money in the catering and its importance for the employees where the question remains: How can future challenges be mastered without the valuable connection between employees and guests suffering?