starbucks ordered to pay its california baristas more than $100 million in back tips
"Starbucks illegally took a huge amount of money from the tip pool to pay shift supervisors, rather than paying them out of its own pocket. The court's verdict rightfully restores that money to the baristas" ::link
I always try to give tips directly to the person who served me and to thank them personally. Having worked as a waitress myself, as has my daughter, I know that acknowledgement and a little extra cash really help raise the spirits.