Unraveling the Laws: Service Charge vs. Gratuity in Sint Maarten

By A StMaartenNews.com Contributor Sint Maarten does not have a specific law that meticulously distinguishes between “service charge” and “gratuity” like the U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act. Instead, we must look at broader legal principles. The Civil Code and the Employment Contract The Foundation: The Sint Maarten Civil Code (Burgerlijk Wetboek) is the primary source...