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Have you experienced tip-theft in a service industry position? Are you experiencing it today, or do you know wsomeone who is?

And how does the practice of tip-theft impact you as a customer? We want to know!

Please take a couple of minutes to complete this survey.

COMPLETE OUR SURVEY

Name:

Email address:

Do you work in a position where receiving tips is customary?

Yes

I used to

No

Do you, or have you ever, relied on tips to make ends meet?

Yes

No

Tips were welcome but my income alone was sufficient

I have never worked in an industry/position where tips were customary

What experience, if any, do you have with tip-theft? (check any/all that apply)

I have had tips stolen from me

I am currently experiencing tip-theft

I know someone who has experienced/is experiencing tip-theft

I know of companies that practice tip-theft

I have no experience with this

If you have experienced or witnessed tip-theft, what industry did it occur in?

To supplement the wages of their workers, we are seeing a growing number of businesses and industries asking customers to tip at checkout. As a customer, how would you describe your tipping habits?

I always tip when prompted

I almost always tip when prompted

I only tip in certain settings (for example only at a restaurant)

I never tip

Why do you tip? (Check any/all that apply)

Because I received good service

Because I assume that the service industry worker is low-paid and will benefit from the extra money

Not tipping makes me feel awkward or judged

Because I assume the tip is going into the worker’s pocket

Most provinces have protections in place to prefect the practice of tip-theft. Were you aware that Nova Scotia has no tip-theft protection whatsoever?

Yes

No

Do you think Nova Scotia should make tip-theft illegal?

YES!

No. It is okay for bosses to take tips.

Do you know of any Nova Scotia based businesses that practice tip-theft? If you are comfortable, please let us know (your name will be kept private).

Please add any thoughts or experiences related to tip-theft that you would like to share with the Halifax Workers’ Action Centre.

To push for needed improvements, the Halifax Workers’ Action Centre hopes to connect with individuals who have experienced tip-theft or who feel passionately about this issue.

I am open to being contacted by the Halifax Workers’ Action Centre

I do not wish to be contacted

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