Several employers such as Pizza Express and Giraffe were accused of abusing a voluntary code of conduct.

[1] Wahaca was criticised for taking deductions from certain employees' tips, although they had changed the policies by 2024.

[1] Under the law, a statutory code of practice will provide guidance on implementation[2] Agency workers are also included by the legislation.

[5] Harriet Mansell, chef-owner of Lilac in Lyme Regis, acknowledged the need for transparency around tips, but also said that "some relief, independent restaurants like mine won't have the capacity to buffer this situation forever".

[6] Unite indicated that the trade union had concerns about businesses imposing unelected individuals and senior managers as heads of tip-pooling committees.