Employment status: UK employment law
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Access the essential HR resources you need to help you understand the impact and plan your response to the changes to tipping
From the end of 2026, it will be mandatory for employers to consult with workers when developing their tipping policies. Employers will also need to review their tipping policy at least once every three years and share an anonymised summary of the views expressed in the consultation.
This page brings together the resources and information you need to understand this change, when it's happening and how to comply.
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Explore resources relating to tipping, pay and reward
Please note, these resources outline the current legislation that governs these areas and should still be followed until any changes come into force (expected dates are outlined on the Employment Rights Act 2025 tracker). We will update the content once any changes are enforced.
Understand the essentials and the current law on reward and pay
Factsheet on essentials of reward and pay
Get the facts on bonuses and incentives, the trends in their application, and how to design and operate schemes effectively and ethically
Factsheet on bonus and incentives schemes
This guide provides practical advice on how to take action to promote and support employees’ financial wellbeing
Guidance on financial wellbeingPlease note: While every care has been taken in compiling this content, CIPD cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. These notes are not intended to be a substitute for specific legal advice.
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Explore the legal issues relating to pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace
Join this member-exclusive webinar to understand your new duties, the cost of non-compliance, and how to manage access requests collaboratively.
In this blog, CIPD chief executive Neil Carberry shares the key points from his speech to the Evershed Labour Relations Conference. He explains why compliance alone won’t build better workplace relationships, and what employers, government, unions and the people profession each need to do next.
Explore our collection of resources around legal issues surrounding employees and workers, including Q&As for various types of workers and relevant case law
Explore the legal issues relating to pregnancy and maternity discrimination in the workplace
Keep up to date with the latest employment law developments and proposed future changes
Understand the impact the changes to tribunal time limits will have on your practice