Where did the tips go? Restaurants say thousands missing from Everyday Payments
6 hours ago
- #Financial Dispute
- #Payment Issues
- #Restaurant Industry
- Restaurants in B.C. report that Everyday Payments has stopped distributing staff wages and tips without explanation.
- Business owners, including Eric Griffith of Alta Bistro and Alpha Cafe, report missing thousands of dollars.
- Everyday Payments' platform was used for real-time employee payouts across multiple industries.
- Owners express frustration over lack of communication and unresolved compliance issues.
- Matthew Upton of The Broken Seal restaurant reports missing $12,000, impacting payroll.
- Ian Tostenson of BC Restaurant & Foodservices Association highlights widespread financial losses across the province.
- Some restaurants report losses up to $50,000, with one case involving nearly $1 million.
- Everyday Payments claims operational adjustments caused delays but denies funds were removed improperly.
- Police reports have been filed in Whistler and Prince George, but the company remains unresponsive.
- Industry guidance urges businesses to check their online wallets and ensure employees are paid.