Business Reporter

Jillian D’Onfro

Data analyzed by payments processor Square indicates that we may be experiencing "tipflation" fatigue. 

A Reddit user accused a San Francisco bar owner of tip-shaming. But there's a lot more to the story.

Gratuity-free pricing is growing among Bay Area hairstylists, with an equitable pricing model that promises a better experience for all parties.

The proliferation of businesses asking for tips has cut into the gratuities restaurant patrons leave, some servers say.

Uber and DoorDash workers say their budgets are stretched extra thin during the holiday season, and extra tips are appreciated.