# Hotel Receptionist Wins £1,151 in Back Pay | Glasgow News

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Podcast: [Glasgow News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/glasgow-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7610185)
Published: 2026-07-22T09:57:16+00:00
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## Resource

A Scottish hotel receptionist just landed a major payday after winning over £1,150 from her former employer for unlawful wage deductions — including stolen tips, unpaid first-week pay, lost annual leave, and unrefunded pension contributions. The hotel owner, known from TV’s Four in a Bed, had been pocketing cash tips meant for staff, claiming they weren’t her problem once the chef left. An employment tribunal ruled tips are wages — and the hotel’s failure to pay them was illegal. The judge awarded £200 for tips (though likely more), plus £400 for unpaid wages, £428 for unused leave, and £95 for pension deductions. The hotel’s disorganized practices were called out — a costly wake-up call for employers and a hard-earned victory for the employee. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/7f4a064b3d21fbca

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