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Statutory guidance

Distributing tips fairly: revised statutory code of practice

Guidance for employers and workers on the fair and transparent distribution of tips.

From:
Department for Business, Innovation, Science and Trade and Department for Business and Trade
PublishedPublished:
29 June 2026
Last updated:
29 July 2026 — See all updates

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

Documents

Draft revised code of practice on fair and transparent distribution of tips

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Details

This revised code of practice provides guidance to employers and workers on the fair and transparent allocation and distribution of tips, gratuities and service charges.

The code of practice was first published after the passage of the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023, which makes it mandatory for all tips to be passed on to workers without deductions.

It has been revised following the passage of the Employment Rights Act 2025, which makes it mandatory for employers to consult with workers at their place of business when developing or revising their written tipping policies.

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Published 29 June 2026
Last updated 29 July 2026 — Show all updates

  1. This code of practice was previously laid before Parliament, but has been withdrawn so that a new public consultation can be held on its content. The substantive content in the revised code of practice remains the same.

  2. First published.

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Update history

2026-07-29 11:14
This code of practice was previously laid before Parliament, but has been withdrawn so that a new public consultation can be held on its content. The substantive content in the revised code of practice remains the same.

2026-06-29 17:04
First published.