HAIRDRESSERS and waiters are set for a £200million bonus as new tipping rules come into force today.
Their bosses will have to pass on all tips, gratuities and service charges without deductions.
The likes of waiters and hairdressers will now get to pocket ‘100% of tips’, according to Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds[/caption]
Employers who try to snatch the cash could be slapped with fines or forced to pay compensation under the act.
And staff concerned their hard-earned tips are being taken will be able to take their boss to an employment tribunal.
Business Secretary Jonathan Reynolds said: “It’s completely unacceptable that £200million a year gets taken out of tip jars by company bigwigs.
“From today, 100 per cent of tips will be put back in the pockets of our brilliant workers. But this is just the start.
“We will make work pay for Sun readers — from the white van man to supermarket staff.”
Ben Thomas, CEO of cashless tipping platform TiPJAR, said: “Our hospitality and service industries are powered by an exceptionally talented workforce.
“For the first time, these millions of workers can trust tips employers collect on their behalf will always be passed to them.”
It comes ahead of Deputy PM Angela Rayner’s controversial Employment Rights Bill.
The legislation — set to be published next month — will strengthen union powers.
It will make changes to zero-hours contracts, probationary periods and guarantee employees rights from day one as well as default flexible working.
THE SUN SAYS… JUST DESSERTS
WHY did it take so long for politicians to ensure that tips go in full to the low-paid waiting staff who deserve them?
And that restaurants and hair salons can no longer snaffle credit card gratuities? That’s in the past, as of today . . . a great day for workers and for fairness.
Some places may sneakily raise prices to recoup lost income.
Top tip for them — don’t. Customers would soon vote with their feet.
