Our article has been referenced in the UK Government's Employment (Allocation of Tips) Bill 2022-23: Progress of the Bill Research Briefing. Read the official documentation here.
The Employment Allocation of Tips Bill, a Private Members’ Bill sponsored by Virginia Crosbie MP, completed the final stages and was given Royal Assent on 2 May 2023. On 15 December 2023, the government released a preliminary version of a Code of Practice, urging all concerned parties and groups to scrutinise and offer their feedback during a 10-week consultation period. The fundamentals of the Tipping Code of Practice can be found here.
While we wait for the Code of Practice to be finalised, the new tipping bill will come into effect from 1 October 2024.
Our Tronc system already champions the allocation of tips, gratuities, and service charges to workers through tailored tronc systems that are fair, ethical, and protect our clients from any potential challenges from HMRC. We believe there will also be even more advantages to implementing an independent troncmaster once the new legislation has passed, given several potential legislative requirements of an employer would fall away. We are happy to work with any potential client so you meet all necessary tronc requirements and will guide you through any challenges that may arise with the proposed legislation.
With the Employment Allocation of Tips Bill (Tipping Act) and Code of Practice set to come into force on 1 October 2024, it's crucial for your business to adequately prepare for compliance. Download our free checklist today to ensure you're ready for the upcoming changes.
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