‘My boss is taking a cut of our tips because they worked on the shift – is this legal?’
Every Tuesday we get an expert to answer your financial problems or consumer disputes. WhatsApp us yours here or email moneyblog@sky.uk. Today’s question is…
Can my boss take a cut of the tips that are shared between the staff if the boss works the shift?
Elliott
We’ve spoken to Caroline Walker, managing director at Cavendish Employment Law, to get her thoughts on this.
First, it’s not quite clear if the boss in question is the owner of the company or an employee themselves.
Caroline says if the manager is an employee and was part of service on a particular shift, it would be reasonable for the tips to be shared with them.
But she adds that if they took tips not related to their service, or against the specific policy of the business, there would be grounds to raise a formal grievance.
Caroline breaks down here what UK employment law says about this topic:
“Under the Employment…
