The Identity and Passport Service has launched two new
identity cards this autumn, the National Identity Card and the
Identification Card. These are part of the rollout of the National
Identity Service and it is important you make sure your
business is ready.
These identity cards could be presented anywhere in the
country and in future will be available to everyone in the UK.
You or your staff may be shown one of the cards as a visual
proof of identity. You may have a customer or a potential
employee using these cards. It is therefore necessary to know
how to recognise the cards. No special equipment is needed.
You can discover how the cards can be used and the benefits
for your business, learn about the three different types, check
the security features and order your free business pack at:
www.businesslink.gov.uk/static/html/detail-34.html
www.ips.gov.uk/cps/rde/xchg/ips_live/hs.xsl/1207.htm
UK’S BAR &
JUNE 2008 SAW THE EMPLOYMENT APPEAL
TRIBUNAL RULE IN HM REVENUE & CUSTOMS'
FAVOUR BY SUPPORTING CURRENT NATIONAL
MINIMUM WAGE LEGISLATION RELATING TO TIPS,
RESTAURANT WORKERS
IN THE CASE OF ANNABEL'S RESTAURANT AND
NIGHT CLUB. THE DECISION IS GOOD NEWS FOR
THE UK'S RESTAURANT AND BAR WORKERS.
This means that employers have to pay their staff at least the National Minimum Wage regardless of
any tips, gratuities, service or cover charges, so long as the tips are not paid directly through the
employer's payroll. HMRC argued that payment via a 'tronc' (an independent tips distribution
scheme) does not count towards the National Minimum Wage.
A spokesperson for the Department for Business said:
"It is essential that all UK workers receive the pay they
are entitled to and that everyone earns at least the
National Minimum Wage. Equally, it's important that
tipping is fair and we are already examining what
options are available to help ensure transparency."
HMRC vigorously enforces the minimum wage
across all employment sectors including the
catering and hospitality industry. Anyone who
thinks they are not being paid NMW should contact
the confidential NMW Helpline on 0845 6000 678.
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