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为减少疫情损失,纽约餐馆加收10%“疫情恢复费”
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纽约市议会近日通过一项法案,为减少新冠疫情给纽约餐饮业带来的损失,餐馆可对顾客收取最高10%的“疫情恢复费”。
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The New York City Council passed a bill on Wednesday 46-2 that would allow restaurants to charge as much as 10% on customers dining indoors or outdoors to help cover Covid-19 expenses.
纽约市议会上周三(9月16日)以46票赞成、2票反对通过了一项法案,允许餐馆向在室内或室外就餐的顾客收取最高10%的费用,以应对新冠疫情的打击。
Labeled the "COVID-19 Recovery Charge," the surcharge does not add to the bill's overall tax, nor applies to delivery or takeout orders. A restaurant implementing the surcharge is free to use the new funds however it likes, though it must also make it clear that the surcharge is not a substitute for a tip or gratuity for waitstaff.
这项收费被称为“疫情恢复费”,不计入账单的计税总额,也不适用于外卖和外带食物。收取“疫情恢复费”的餐厅可自由支配这笔钱,但必须明确,这项收费不能替代服务员的小费。
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