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Tips, TRONC and variable hours complicate pay compliance. Start with status, contract and right-to-work done properly.

Tips, TRONC and variable hours complicate pay compliance. Start with status, contract and right-to-work done properly.

Every legal duty of a first hire applies in hospitality — employment status, PAYE, a written contract, right-to-work checks, pension and insurance. FirstEmployer walks you through them in order, with the law on screen.

Check if you're ready to hire — free, 2 minutes

Rates current as of config 2026.2.