Tribunal to decide whether controversial fee qualifies as a tip under new UK tipping laws Luxury department store Harrods is set to face a landmark employment tribunal this September, as 29 restaurant workers challenge the retailer’s use of a £1 per-head cover charge that is not distributed to staff. The case is expected to become a key test of the UK’s relatively new tipping legislation and could have wider implications for the hospitality industry. At the centre of the disp

Last week, Emma and Ollie from Troncmaster Solutions spent time at the Food, Drink & Hospitality Week, one of the UK’s key events for operators, suppliers, and industry professionals.

A high‑profile employment tribunal involving the Ivy Brasserie Group is set to become the first major legal test of the UK’s new “fair and transparent” tipping rules.

The UK hospitality sector is entering a new era, one where tip management is no longer a quiet operational detail but a regulated, scrutinised, and strategically important part of running a business.

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Tronc payments do not count towards meeting the National Minimum Wage (NMW) or National Living Wage (NLW) requirements in the UK.

A tronc payment on a payslip refers to the portion of tips, gratuities, and service charges that an employee receives through a tronc scheme

A troncmaster, should have a good understanding of payroll, tax regulations, and employment law.

When the tronc is structured properly, it can allow tips to be paid without National Insurance contributions, resulting in potential savings