The government have announced proposals to make the process of tipping clearer for customers and end unfair practices that reduce the money received by employees.
The Department for Business Innovation and Skills (BIS) has issued a Consultation Document
The consultation provides both the Government’s response to the Call for Evidence and proposals for further action. Having considered submissions to the investigation, the Government believes that all discretionary payments for service should be subject to 3 policy objectives. They should be:
Discretionary – clear to consumers that they are voluntary; Received by workers; and Clear and transparent to consumers and workers in terms of how the payments are treated.The government also intends to update the voluntary code of practice and put it on a statutory footing to increase employer compliance.
The consultation on the government’s proposals closes on 27 June.
