Employment (Allocation Of Tips) Bill

Implementation of Tips Bill delayed until October

23-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

The implementation of a new tipping law has been pushed back from July to October to allow more time for businesses to introduce any changes required.

Ping Pong to trial 15% ‘brand charge’ ahead of tipping law introduction

03-Apr-2024 By James McAllister

London-based dim sum chain Ping Pong has scrapped service charge and is replacing it with a discretionary 15% ‘brand charge’ to fund wage rises for all of its restaurant teams.

Government publishes tipping code of practise

18-Dec-2023 By James McAllister

The Government has published a draft code of practice on the fair and transparent distribution of tips, which will come into effect on 1 July 2024.

Five things restaurateurs must consider ahead of the new Tips Bill

05-Jul-2023 By Restaurant

A new law ensuring hospitality staff receive all money left to them in tips is coming. Here’s what you need to know.

Tips Bill expected to come into force in 2024

03-May-2023 By James McAllister

A new law designed to ensure hospitality staff receive all the money left to them in tips by customers will likely come into force in 2024, the Government has announced.

Tips Bill to become law after clearing House of Lords

24-Apr-2023 By James McAllister

A private member's bill intended to ensure hospitality staff receive all the money left to them in tips by customers is set to become law after clearing the House of Lords.

The Lowdown: The new tipping bill

27-Jan-2023 By James McAllister

After years of political back-and-forth, legislation intended to ensure hospitality staff receive all the money left to them in tips by customers is now closer than ever to becoming law.