The state of being gratuitous. "Gratuitous" (from the French word "gratuit" meaning free, without cost) means something which is thrown in without being required. These days it has a bed connotation, as it usually refers to a film, drama or book which includes scenes of sex or violence, just to tittilate the low-brows, when they are not really required by the plot.
Cruise lines have different rules for gratuities. In some cases the gratuities are included in the price of the cruise, what is known as a cover charge in hotels and restaurants. With others it is the decision of the customer to pay gratuities for the services provided. There will usually be a clause in the employees contract concerning gratuities.
Gratuities
tips --TheCougar--
legally, they are required to. However, employers that do not keep records of the employees actual wages don't pay their employees minimum wage if gratuities are not paid.
It doesn't have a meaning since there's no such word. If you mean "prosecute," that is the case in a law trial of the defense being "prosecuted" by the civil authority in charge. If you mean "prostitute," that refers to a person who accepts money or other gratuities in exchange for sexual favors.
a sum of money paid to an employee at the end of a period of employment
No. Sometimes there is a surcharge for large parties, but that's not quite the same thing.
Some Jamaican all inclusive package's do not include gratuities, some do. Other's will say they are included but once you arrive to the resort it becomes obvious the worker's still expect a tip. You must specifically ask the resort this question because it is so varying.
Rather difficult as they are in cash, but they can use them as calculated income for setting support. see links
Ostentatious Gratuities is the best definition of the underlined words in the passage full of principle.
Personal Emolument is the payment of pensions, allowances, gratuities and salaries to those who work with the government. This position would be civil servants and government officials.
The number for the amount you are being paid, or wish to be paid, as salary. This should not include any commission based earnings, or gratuities.