Free E-Learning Courses - The Fair Tips Act
The hospitality industry is on the brink of a transformative era. With the impending enforcement of the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 on 1st October 2024, a seismic shift is set to occur, benefiting over two million workers in the UK’s hospitality, leisure, and services sectors. For many businesses, the preparation to align with this legislation—and the commitment to ensuring fair pay for their teams—is already underway.
Navigating the complexities of managing, distributing, and calculating tips can be daunting, especially considering the varying contract terms that affect our industry. There are so many intricate details and nuances to consider before the legislation becomes active.
That’s why Access CPL Learning and TiPJAR have developed these FREE training courses to help you ready your operations for the legislation and bolster your teams with confidence!
Your Preparation Playbook
We’ve synthesised the expertise from leaders like UKHospitality, The Tronc Advisor, and TiPJAR into a preparatory checklist:
Clarify Policies and Procedures: Equip your team with a transparent, accessible guide to the new tipping protocols.
Evaluate Current Systems: Review your HR and payroll systems now to meet the legislation’s reporting demands.
Craft a Fair Tipping Strategy: Consider developing or revising your tipping policy, contemplating the use of tronc systems and whether to manage them internally or externally.
Consult with Third Parties: Engage with agencies to ensure fair tip distribution practices for contract staff.
Appoint a Troncmaster: Weigh the advantages of in-house versus external troncmasters for handling your tipping system.
Prepare for Reporting Obligations: Prepare to meet transparency demands; maintain records of all tips and clearly communicate how long these records are retained.
Leverage Existing Software: Explore features in your current payroll or scheduling software that could facilitate tipping policy management.
Revisit Holiday Pay Practices: Ensure your holiday tronc payment practices comply with the new law.
Educate Your Team: Comprehensive training will be key to ensuring a thorough understanding of rights, fair tip allocation, and building trust within your team.
Learning to Lead
In partnership with TiPJAR, Access CPL Learning, part of the Access Group, has created fresh, free e-learning courses to guide managers and team members through the new legislation, enhancing comprehension and ensuring everyone is well-equipped to move forward confidently. We’re committed to updating our courses in tandem with any changes, including those stemming from the still-evolving draft Code of Practice.
Your Next Steps
Arm your managers and team members with our free courses. We’re devoted to supporting operators in fostering fair and transparent tip allocation, empowering teams, and fortifying the hospitality sector’s integrity.
Stay ahead of the curve, and support your team with these new courses:
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