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mole

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Post by mole » Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:21 pm
I used to be in a more junior position and had the ability to work overtime to help get me some additional money to assist myself and my family. The 10% and then 50/50 rule was very clear.

However, in my new position I do not get overtime, but there is a chance to get a very significant end of year bonus. To achieve this I would still need to work many, many additional hours. But if I did all this extra work and get bonus, how would this be handled?
 
 

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Post by Foggy » Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:31 pm
The bonus would be treated the same as overtime in the month it is paid, so you would still only get the same one month's 10% deminimis, then pay 50% of the rest.
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Post by mole » Mon Jul 28, 2014 9:34 pm
Thanks foggy, I was worried it may be treated as a windfall and that for the amount involved (i.e. considerably over £500) I may not be able to keep any.
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Post by MelanieGiles » Mon Jul 28, 2014 10:57 pm
Could you get your employer to spread the bonus payment over a few months, and thus benefit from the 10% allowance each month?
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