Tips or gratuities belong to the employee who receives them.

Employers, managers, supervisors, or representatives of the employer cannot force an employee to share their tips with them.

If a customer pays a surcharge or other charge instead of a tip or gratuity, it is still considered a tip or gratuity for the employee who receives it.

If a customer pays with a credit or debit card and itemizes the amount of the tip or gratuity, the employer may deduct any required deductions from the employee's pay.

NF Labor Standards Act s.38