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Christmas Bonus Calculation

Emily

Hi, 
I am currently studying my Level 5 in HR and have been allocated HR responsibilities alongside my current job role however I am still very new to the industry.  

One of this issues brought to my attention is the companies new Christmas bonus scheme. 

They are proposing that for every three hours of over time worked, the employee gains an hour back in lieu. However, they are trying to implement a rule that our part time members of staff (contracted to 16 hours) must work over 37 hours before they start to qualify for this bonus scheme. 

I can't help but feel this is discriminatory toward part time workers and is an unfair proposal. 

If anyone has any advice on the matter that would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks, 

Emily 

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  • I must say I am with Ray on this. I don't think there is a huge legal rusk ( although I can coherently make the arguments both ways) and many organisations have rules tha clearly set out a set number of hours that have to be worked before special payments or rates apply rather than just exceeding contractual hours.

    Btw can't quite see why this is linked to Christmas? Unless it's only applicable at one time of year?
  • in reply to Keith
    Thanks for your response!
    Christmas is our peak time, where working overtime is expected so it's a seasonal reward for employees working extra.
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