New law to protect tips received by workers to come into effect today

A new law designed to protect tips received by workers will come into effect today.

The Payment of Wages (Tips and Gratuities) Act 2022 will see employees given legal rights over the payment of tips.

The legislation will force employers to display their policy on mandatory charges and the distribution of cash and card tips.

Adrian Cummins, chief executive of the Restaurants Association of Ireland, says staff will be taxed for tips paid electronically:

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