New legislation for tipping comes into force October 2024
24th October 2024
These new regulations are monumental for people working in hospitality, as new rules state that 100% of tip earnings must go to workers. Businesses in England, Scotland, and Wales, will be breaking the law if they hold back service charges, make any deductions to tips, or allocate them unfairly, which has been a long-standing issue in the industry. Visit Britain have produced a summary of the guidance here and further summaries of the latest legislative guidance on allergens, right to work, holiday letting rules etc.