Tipping

Gig Economy Firm Temper Works Accused of Helping Businesses Circumvent New UK Tipping and Employment Laws

by

Amsterdam, Netherlands – A leading gig economy firm, Temper Works, is facing scrutiny for advising hospitality businesses on how to sidestep new UK legislation designed to ensure fair tipping practices and to mitigate the use of precarious zero-hours contracts. The company, which started its UK operations in 2022, serves over 5,000 entities including notable clients like Hard Rock Cafe, Alexandra Palace, and Claridge’s. Temper Works markets its services to restaurants, hotels, and bars by promoting the exclusion of freelancers from recent tipping legislation, which mandates the inclusion of agency workers in tip-sharing schemes. According to … Read more

New Tipping Law Promises Fairer Wages for Wales’ Service Workers, Boosting Holiday Cheer

by

Swansea, Wales — As the holiday season approaches, workers like Leah Williams, who serves at a local cafe, are looking forward to a change that will leave a bit more money in their pockets. Thanks to a new law set to take effect across Wales, Scotland, and England in October, workers in the service industry will fully receive all tips left by customers, a much-needed boost that could not come at a better time. Williams, 25, has been relying on tips since she started her job at Greedy Fellas cafe in Swansea’s bustling indoor market … Read more

Criminal Defense Attorney Accuses Federal Agents of Tipping Off Press in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ Son’s Raid, Contaminating Potential Jury Pool

by

LOS ANGELES and MIAMI – The defense attorney representing Justin Combs, the son of hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, has accused federal agents of leaking information about raids on Combs’ properties to the press. Jeffrey Lichtman, a high-powered criminal defense attorney known for defending mobsters and drug lords, expressed concern that the media presence during the Department of Homeland Security searches could taint a potential jury pool. Lichtman voiced his complaints on his radio show, “Beyond the Legal Limit,” stating that news outlets were given advance notice of the raids and were reporting on … Read more

Is Bernard’s Time-Checking Request Tipping into Laziness? Sarah’s Frustrations Unveiled

by

LONDON, UK – In a peculiar case of dependency, a woman named Sarah has grown increasingly frustrated with her boyfriend, Bernard, for constantly asking her the time. The situation became even more exasperating for Sarah when she realized that Bernard had access to multiple clocks but still relied on her for the time. Despite having his wrist healed and carrying a watch in his pocket, Bernard seems to prefer pestering Sarah rather than checking the time himself. Sarah, who recently helped Bernard with everyday tasks while his wrist was broken, is baffled by his behavior. … Read more