Long term bonus

MARKSPICE

Hi

I have been working for the same company for 10 years. One of the benefits of working for this company was that after 10 years you get a £1000 bonus.

My contract was changed 18 months ago when I changed roles (still working for the same company). I checked with HR today as to when the bonus would go into my salary and was told that under my new contract there are no long service awards and I therefore won't be getting it.

This was never explained to me when my contract was changed, so I am very disappointed. Admittedly I didn't check at the time but I never suspected that this would happen. I am thinking of taking it further but wondered if anybody knew whether legally I have a case or not?

Thanks in advance

bap98189

If you willingly signed the new contract and didn't bother to read it, then I doubt you will get very far.

Newbiesw

Was it written into your original Contract that you will be paid this ?
If not, this could have been a voluntary thing your always Company did out of their own "generosity" to keep the workers happy whilst times were good.
Now times aren't so good, and it's non-contractual so not legally binding, perhaps they have just voluntarily decided not to pay this?

Newbiesw

MARKSPICE

Yes, the original contract did have this included. There are a number of people still on this contract. My contract only changed because I moved to a different part of the business.

When I changed contracts I ensured that my longevity within the company was maintained and had the contract amended to reflect this. I was not made aware however that the long term benefit was being removed.

I did read the contract without noting that this benefit had removed. I was wondering from a legal stand point does a company have to make it clear if any significant changes are being made.

Newbiesw

MARKSPICE wrote: »

Yes, the original contract did have this included.

Oh, that's a shame!, at least it confirms the "voluntary" equation which could have been withdrawn at any time.
I'm afraid it looks like it's back to bap98189's advice, that you read and accepted the new terms ?

Newbiesw