Fair tips for all: New legislation ensures transparency in gratuity distribution
New rules to ensure fairness and transparency around handling tips, gratuities, and service charges for hospitality and other service sector businesses come into force on 1 July 2024. The new rules are designed to create an even-handed approach in situations where the employer controls how tips are distributed.
This business briefing provides an overview of the law in this area. It explains what restrictive covenants are, when they are likely to be enforceable, and their use in employment contracts to protect a business’ interests. You should talk to a lawyer to understand how it may affect your particular circumstances.
As before, the cap does not apply where the reason for dismissal or redundancy selection is carrying out health and safety activities or because the employee made a "protected disclosure" (whistleblowing).
Navigating the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023: What it means for your business The Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 (the Act) represents a significant shift in the UK's approach to combating economic crime, improving corporate transparency, and anti-mo
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The High Court has confirmed that a will handwritten on the back of two cardboard food packages is legally binding.
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