xmas bonus

[eastlondon39]

im currently of sick,what is the situation regarding the bonus?many thanks

[TrueBlueTerrier]

im currently of sick,what is the situation regarding the bonus?many thanks

Quite simply - if you are being paid you will get it.

Its only affected if your contractual pay is reduced or stopped, such as when on half pay or on strike.

[eastlondon39]

thanks

[whisperstar24]

hi
Not wishing to contradict but normally you lose a quarter of your xmas bonus if you are off sick for a whole week during the 4 qualifying week period.
I am not so sure if you are off long term , you may get it but the above applies if you are short term sick. Will need to find out

[TrueBlueTerrier]

hi
Not wishing to contradict but normally you lose a quarter of your xmas bonus if you are off sick for a whole week during the 4 qualifying week period.

No you don't unless you are on reduced pay.

The Royal Mail pay directive states :

The directive authorises a one off Christmas supplement to operational and operational support employees in post on 29th November 2010 who complete the four week Christmas pressure period . The payment is a flat rate of £100 per person (paid pro-rata to part time employees and will be paid on Friday 17th December 2010. The payment is not consolidated , neither is it reckonable for overtime , allowances , SA , nor pension purposes. It is liable for tax and National insurance.

Part time employees are entitled to the Xmas supplement on a pro rata basis. They will receive the payment pro rata to a full time (Eg 40/39 5/39 hours ) week according to their contracted hours on the date payment is made. Part time employees that vary their contractual hours and work full time for a two week period during the Christmas pressure period will be paid the full Christmas supplement.

Eligibility for payment is linked to employment during the Christmas pressure period.

For each full week an individual receives no pay during the pressure period ( Eg unpaid special leave etc ) the individual will lose one quarter of the supplement.

For each full week where basic pay is reduced for sick pay pension rate the individual will lose one quarter of the supplement.

For each full week where basic pay is reduced for sick half pay the individual will lose one - eighth of the supplement

For each day counted midnight to midnight excluding bank holidays on which an employee takes unofficial industrial action their supplement will be abated by 10%
for official action it will be abated by 3%

[framusjsx]

and we are expecting this to come with the pay on december 18th?

[TrueBlueTerrier]

and we are expecting this to come with the pay on december 18th?

expecting - yes. But we are awaiting confirmation by LTB.

[whisperstar24]

my apologies

[Edward Hunter]

Union reps in my area seem to think royal mail are disputing the £200 total christmas payment, signing off on only £100. Anyone else hearing this?

[TrueBlueTerrier]

disputing - how ?

This year it should still be £200 - New Incentive Arrangements – A Joint Statement between Royal Mail and CWU http://www.royalmailchat.co.uk/communit ... 43&t=45616" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

From 2013 onwards, in Royal Mail the underpinning £100 payment will be paid as an ongoing increase to the current Christmas bonus. For those CWU represented grades in Royal Mail and Parcelforce Worldwide who do not receive the Christmas bonus, the following will apply: they will either receive the ongoing £100 as a payment in December of each year, or alternatively both parties can agree separate arrangements for this ongoing payment.

[daraclone]

So I am only contracted to 30 hours, but have been working full time hours (39) plus overtime since April this year, except for my Hereford weeks. Will I get the full amount or a reduced amount. Just to clarify the extra 9 hours are paid as overtime. Thanks

[TrueBlueTerrier]

it will be based on your contract 30 hours

[motherhubbard]

So I am only contracted to 30 hours, but have been working full time hours (39) plus overtime since April this year, except for my Hereford weeks. Will I get the full amount or a reduced amount. Just to clarify the extra 9 hours are paid as overtime. Thanks

What normally happens is your manager can temporarily make you full time (I forget what it is called EC!?) and then you get the full bonus.
Ask him/her if they want you to work f/t hours for the xmas pressure and if so, ask to get the appropriate remuneration.

[daraclone]

Ok thanks, will give it a go

[Bert66]

hi
Not wishing to contradict but normally you lose a quarter of your xmas bonus if you are off sick for a whole week during the 4 qualifying week period.

No you don't unless you are on reduced pay.

The Royal Mail pay directive states :

The directive authorises a one off Christmas supplement to operational and operational support employees in post on 29th November 2010 who complete the four week Christmas pressure period . The payment is a flat rate of £100 per person (paid pro-rata to part time employees and will be paid on Friday 17th December 2010. The payment is not consolidated , neither is it reckonable for overtime , allowances , SA , nor pension purposes. It is liable for tax and National insurance.

Part time employees are entitled to the Xmas supplement on a pro rata basis. They will receive the payment pro rata to a full time (Eg 40/39 5/39 hours ) week according to their contracted hours on the date payment is made. Part time employees that vary their contractual hours and work full time for a two week period during the Christmas pressure period will be paid the full Christmas supplement.

Eligibility for payment is linked to employment during the Christmas pressure period.

For each full week an individual receives no pay during the pressure period ( Eg unpaid special leave etc ) the individual will lose one quarter of the supplement.

For each full week where basic pay is reduced for sick pay pension rate the individual will lose one quarter of the supplement.

For each full week where basic pay is reduced for sick half pay the individual will lose one - eighth of the supplement

For each day counted midnight to midnight excluding bank holidays on which an employee takes unofficial industrial action their supplement will be abated by 10%
for official action it will be abated by 3%

Which agreement or ltb is this from please?