22/01/2024
📣 Exciting News in Hospitality Legislation! The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act takes center stage, addressing fairness in service charge and tips distribution. 🤝🍽️ Starting July 1, 2024, let’s explore its impact on employees and employers.
1️⃣ Greater Transparency:
and tips allocation gets a transparency boost! Employers must now clearly communicate distribution methods to both employees and guests.
2️⃣ No More Deductions:
Say goodbye to deductions! The Act protects employees' tips and service charge, ensuring they receive the full earnings they deserve.
3️⃣ Employee Involvement:
This legislation fosters employee involvement. Employers are encouraged to engage with staff, discussing, amending, and establishing policies on service charge and tips.
4️⃣ Impact on Tronc Schemes:
Tronc schemes get a makeover! The Act calls for transparency and employee representation in tronc committees, giving staff a voice in allocation decisions.
5️⃣ Enforcement and Penalties:
Employers, beware! Violations may lead to penalties. Claims can be brought against non-compliant employers up to 12 months from the date tips/service charge were unpaid.
What's your take on this game-changing Act? 💬 Share your thoughts and join the dialogue on how these legal developments shape the future of our hospitality industry! 🌐💼