Meal Periods & Rest Breaks

Meal and rest break compliance is essential for hospitality businesses, ensuring a productive workforce and reducing the risk of costly legal disputes. Our toolkit is designed to help your business navigate these requirements. This resource provides clear guidance on scheduling breaks correctly, tracking compliance and avoiding common pitfalls.

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Tips, Tip Pooling and Service Charges

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Aren’t tips, tip pools, service charges and surcharges the same thing?

Each has its own legal rules and risks, but there is cross over. A mandatory tip out is a tip pool. A surcharge may qualify as a service charge.