California restaurants can continue adding surcharges thanks to Gov. Newsom's intervention, despite Senate Bill 478's initial plan to ban such fees from various businesses.
Restaurants faced concerns over potential menu price increases to offset costs of higher wages and healthcare, with the Employment Policies Institute highlighting the importance of service charges for restaurant sustainability.
Sen. Dodd introduced an emergency addendum, Senate Bill 1524, exempting eateries and bars from the bill banning 'junk fees' after public backlash and clarification from the Attorney General.
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