Emma McClarkin, Chief Executive of the British Beer and Pub Association said:

“Having responded to the consultation on the Code of Practice and aired our concerns we are glad to see elements of the Code clarified in the final version.

“Allocating tips to staff in a fair and open way is an important strand in ensuring that employers are treating their staff in a proper and supportive manner.

“For our members, the move to better transparency, staff-engagement and record-keeping largely already reflects current practices, but having a level playing field in the form of the Act and the Code across all businesses will provide further reassurance for employees. Equally, an extension in the implementation deadline to 1st Oct allows businesses additional time to ensure their policies and processes are reviewed and updated where necessary.

“We look forward to working further with the DBT team to develop industry-specific guidance over the coming months to ensure the requirements can be implemented in a practicable manner reflecting the nature of hospitality businesses.”