Compulsory tipping coming to end
THE DAYS when dissatisfied customers are faced with a built in service tip are fast nearing their end in Panama as the National Assembly has approved on third reading a bill that prevents restaurants and hotels suggesting or including tips or gratuities to staff.
The bill will soon be on its way to President, Juan Carlos Varela for promulgation and those restaurant ownere who have used all or part of the tips to reduce their overheads will be out of luck.