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Written question asked by David Crausby (Labour) on Monday, 18 February 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 February 2019. It was answered by Kelly Tolhurst (Conservative) on Tuesday, 26 February 2019 on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy.


Gratuities: Unfair Practices

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy, when his Department plans to bring forward legislative proposals to tackle unfair practices in the hospitality sector in relation to (a) tips, (b) gratuities, (c) cover charges and (d) service charges.

Answer

The Government has announced its intention to legislate to ensure that all tips left to workers are kept by them in full. In some sectors, tips are a significant part of staff income. It is only right that workers keep the full value of tips left in recognition of good service and hard work.

This commitment was published as part of the Government’s Good Work Plan, which represents the largest upgrade to workplace rights in a generation. Full details of legislation on tips will be published in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
222636
Session
2017-19
Subjects
Gratuities Unfair practices
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk