There' a little publicised act being introduced in July, which I think is not a bad idea. The Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act stops businesses withholding tips from staff, so that any tip, be it a percentage added to the bottom of your bill, or cash left on the table, all goes to staff.
Except...
The act hasn't even come in to effect yet & some businesses have already got a work around.
Except...
Trendy London restaurant replaces tips with a 15% 'management fee'
Ping Pong, a dim sum franchise with five restaurants in London, said the discretionary charge will help 'maintain the brand experience' at chain restaurants.
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The act hasn't even come in to effect yet & some businesses have already got a work around.