Owners say customer tips help fund higher wages, bonuses and paid time off, while critics questioned whether the policy was clearly understood. A viral social media post questioning how tips are handled at Life is Sweet Bakery & Cafe in Milan triggered days of online backlash, intense debate and accusations that the business owners were personally keeping customer tips instead of distributing them to staff. The controversy began after a customer…
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