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Source: BroBible
Summary
A woman who visited Shake Shack at JFK Airport in New York noticed a 48-cent charge labeled “EMP BEN” on her receipt. The fee, part of a 3% surcharge allowed by the Port Authority, is meant to offset labor costs. While employees at the location receive benefits, the money from the fee is not directly given to them. Consumers have expressed frustration over the charge, calling it an unfair addition to their bills.
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The habit gets a new name.
People are paying for benefits they don’t get.
Employees get perks, but customers foot the bill.
Charges are framed as fair, but feel like a tax.
Everyone’s mad, but no one’s changing their order.
Author: Evan Null
