January 2024
The Minister of State for Business, Employment and Retail recently announced the introduction of new on the spot fines for businesses found breaching rules surrounding tips as outlined in the Payment of Wages (Amendment) (Tips and Gratuities) Act 2022.
Main Provisions:
- Employers who do not provide employees with their terms of employment or provide false information will receive a fine of €1,500
- Employers who do not provide employees with a written statement on the distribution of tips and gratuities, or fails to treat a service charge as a tip, will be subject to a fine of €750
- If employers do not display a “tips and gratuities notice” or a “contract Workers Tips and Gratuities Notice”, they will be fined €500.
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Source: www.enterprise.gov.ie