Minimum wage
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Industry figures have described the Government's announcement that it will outlaw the practice of topping up minimum wage with tips from next year as bad news for both operators and staff.
Posted: 07 August 2008 | 07:00
The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has backed the Government’s plans to make it illegal for restaurants to top up minimum wage with tips.
Posted: 31 July 2008 | 13:37
The hospitality industry’s worst fears were realised today when the Government confirmed that it will outlaw the practice of topping up minimum wage with tips.
Posted: 31 July 2008 | 11:12
London Mayor Boris Johnson has reneged on a pre-election promise that only hotels and restaurants paying a ‘London living wage’ would be promoted by Visit London ahead of the 2012 Olympics.
Posted: 29 July 2008 | 13:07
The Government has bowed to pressure from campaigners and will this week outlaw the practice under which restaurants pay staff less than the national minimum wage and make up the rest in tips.
Posted: 28 July 2008 | 15:47
Protesters gathered outside the Hyatt Andaz hotel on Liverpool Street in London this morning demanding a London Living Wage for employees.
Posted: 28 July 2008 | 13:00
Hotel workers are set to protest outside the Hyatt Andaz hotel on Liverpool Street in London this morning over demands for a London Living Wage.
Posted: 28 July 2008 | 07:00
The taxman has warned restaurateurs that do not keep clear wage records that they will be prosecuted under national minimum wage laws.
Posted: 25 July 2008 | 12:45
With two newspapers and a powerful trade union all demanding an end to the practice of topping up pay with gratuities to meet the minimum wage, the industry is beginning to wonder if the debate has reached tipping point. Chris Druce reports
Posted: 24 July 2008 | 08:00
A round-up of the weekend's news affecting the hospitality industry. News includes: Councils crack down on Peking Duck ovens; Dawnay Day sale slashes 45% off Premium shares; SATS exam markers headhunt Hilton bar staff
Posted: 21 July 2008 | 10:30
The Daily Mirror backed fair tips campaign has been launched in Manchester.
Posted: 18 July 2008 | 09:00
All workers are entitled to be paid at a rate which is not less than the national minimum wage, currently (per hour) £3.40 for 16- and 17‑year‑olds, £4.60...
Posted: 17 July 2008 | 00:00
The Government is set to close the loophole that allows restaurants to use tips to make up the minimum wage, it was claimed today.
Posted: 16 July 2008 | 16:31
Boris Johnson, Mayor of London, has announced a raise in the Living Wage for the capital to £7.45 per hour - 35% higher than the national minimum wage set by the Government.
Posted: 15 July 2008 | 16:08
The controversy over restaurants topping up minimum wage with tips was reignited today as The Independent newspaper launched a campaign demanding an end to the practice.
Posted: 15 July 2008 | 14:26
Harrison Catering Services has extended its school dinners partnership with Ealing Council and become one of the first hospitality operators to commit to...
Posted: 15 May 2008 | 17:47
Trade union Unite has joined forces with the Daily Mirror to launch a campaign urging restaurants and hotels to sign a “fair tips charter”.
Posted: 15 May 2008 | 07:00
Noma is the jewel in Copenhagen's restaurant crown and its patron, René Redzepi, the chef that everybody in Europe is talking about. Joanna Wood caught up with him for a quick chat in the run-up to next week's Chef Conference
Posted: 08 May 2008 | 00:00
Mayor of London Boris Johnson has been urged to make good on his promises ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games in the capital.
Posted: 06 May 2008 | 12:16
The Government has been slammed for proposing to raise the minimum wage to defuse the row over the scrapping of the 10p rate of income tax.
Posted: 25 April 2008 | 07:00
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