Government
Tips and Gratuities
Published date:
June 30, 2026
Tips and gratuities are the property of the employee who earned them, and no employer can ask an employee to share a tip or gratuity with them. Employers cannot charge employees any administrative fees.
Employers can have a policy where tips are shared among employees. They must tell employees about this in writing when they are hired and post a copy of the policy in the workplace.
This information is meant to serve as a guide only. The reader is strongly advised to consult the Employment Standards Act to view the legislation. Where any difference exists between this information and the Act, the Act will be considered correct.