Colorado Plans to Legalize Tipping for All Retail Workers

C. Heslop

Inflation and bag surcharges have you spending plenty on products. A new bill will have you forking out more money at every checkout. Lawmakers say the policy will improve the lives and finances of workers. As the extra fee, should benefit company staff.

Here are the proposal details.

Colorado plans to formalize employee tips. If passed, staff expect you to provide a gratuity every time you shop. Many businesses have rules against accepting gifts and cash from customers. Companies like Walmart, McDonald's, and other chains have a no-tipping clause. But Colorado Governor Jared Polis plans to overturn these company rules.

He wants to give employees of all companies the freedom to collect tips from shoppers. Gratuity expectations frustrate most Americans. Despite this, Polis's proposal will have you encountering the request everywhere in Colorado.

It states: "This bill prohibits an employer engaged in a business from taking adverse action against an employee who accepts a cash gratuity offered by a patron of the business."

The bill already has support from Colorado Rep. Alex Valdez. Alex claims workers earning minimum wages struggle under high-interest rates and inflation.

Many people and business owners object to minimum wage increases. The state's official per-hour rate stands at $13.65. This amount is not enough to help people afford Colorado's living costs. So, representatives think this bill is a good workaround. Officials also believe it would be good to return to old practices. Traditions where staff members get recognized for good work.

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