Is the service charge fee the same as a gratuity

Question by taram Reward: 100 Pond Points + 10 Knowledge Tokens Status: Pending a resolution
I work in a hotel, and I'm kind of confussed about a service charge. I know if there is a banquet function at the hotel, there is a service charge fee of 19%, on top of the tax.

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Should the staff receive that service charge fee? or do the hotel keep that charge, and pay taxes from it?

Clarification by taram
Should the staff get monies from the service fee?



Reply from Dave User Rating:  84 Knowledge Tokens
Depends which state. Read this
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fee
and go to the part that discusses hotels and banquet halls.
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Reply from Dave User Rating:  84 Knowledge Tokens
In Massachussettes, New York, Montana, and other states if the service charge is in lieu of the tip then it needs to be paid to the staff. In certain states it does not.
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