Tronc Systems: UK Employment Law Guide
A tronc is a formal system for collecting and distributing tips, gratuities and service charges to workers, usually in hospitality or service-led businesses. Although common in restaurants, bars, hotels and venues, a tronc carries specific legal and tax requirements that employers must understand. A properly run tronc can deliver meaningful benefits for workers while offering […]
Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023: An Employers Guide
The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 represents a significant reform in the treatment of tips, gratuities and service charges within UK workplaces where tipping is customary. The Act, which came fully into force on 1 October 2024, is designed to ensure that qualifying tips over which employers have control or significant influence are passed […]
Tips & Service Charges: UK Employer Duties
Employers in hospitality, leisure and wider customer-facing sectors face detailed statutory duties when handling tips and service charges. The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, commonly known as the Tipping Act 2023, has introduced a regulated framework to ensure that workers receive the full benefit of customer tipping practices. The Act marks a shift from […]