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Including agency staff in tronc scheme

Why leaving agency workers out of your tronc scheme is no longer an option

If your hospitality business uses agency workers and you have a tronc scheme in place, there’s a reasonable chance those two things aren’t properly connected. And since October 2024, that’s a compliance gap you can’t afford to ignore. The Employment...

Employee consultation for your tronc scheme

Consulting your employees on your tronc scheme

If you’re setting up a tronc scheme or reviewing an existing one, consulting your employees shouldn’t be a box-ticking exercise. It’s fast becoming a legal requirement, and it’s one of the most important steps you can take to make your...

The importance of tronc committees

Tronc committees – what they are and why they matter

Ask most hospitality workers what a tronc committee does, and you’ll likely get a blank stare. Even people who’ve worked in the industry for years often have only a vague understanding of how tronc committees operate and why they matter....

Understanding employee consultation for tronc schemes

Understanding employee consultation requirements for tronc schemes

For businesses in the hospitality sector operating a tronc scheme, understanding the consultation requirements is not just a matter of good practice; it’s a legal obligation that keeps your scheme HMRC-compliant and tax-efficient. And the Employment Rights Act 2025 is...

The future of tronc schemes

The future of tronc schemes in UK hospitality

If you’re running a hospitality business with a tronc scheme, you’ve probably spent the last year getting to grips with the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023. Fair distribution, transparent policies, detailed record-keeping – it’s been a lot. But compliance...

what makes a good tronc scheme and Troncmaster

What makes a good Troncmaster and a great tronc scheme

Managing tips fairly whilst staying compliant isn’t just about ticking boxes anymore. From 1 October 2024, when the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023 became fully enforceable, fairness and transparency became legal requirements, not nice-to-haves. And with the Employment Rights...

Employment Rights Act and hospitality businesses

How the Employment Rights Act 2025 will reshape hospitality and tronc schemes

If you’re running a hospitality business, you’ve probably heard about the Employment Rights Bill. The Bill received Royal Assent on 18 December 2025, officially becoming the Employment Rights Act 2025, and it’s bringing some of the biggest changes to employment...

Allocation of Tips Act - what employees need to know

The Allocation of Tips Act – what employees need to know

If you work in hospitality, where customers leave tips, you’ve probably heard about the Employment (Allocation of Tips) Act 2023. It came into force on 1 October 2024, and it’s changed the game for how tips are handled in the...

Are pension contributions paid on tronc payments

Are pension contributions due on tronc payments?

If you’re running a hospitality business with a tronc scheme, you’ve probably wondered whether those tip payments need to be included in your auto-enrolment pension calculations. It’s a fair question, especially when you’re trying to get your payroll right and...

Why cashing out tips risks non-compliance with HMRC

Why ‘cashing out’ tips is a risky practice for hospitality businesses

With the increasing amount of tips given by customers on their card or via contactless payment methods, rather than cash, it highlights a practice that some operators allow, which could land them in hot water. Cashing out. Cashing out occurs...

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