Do I pay 50% of overtime based on monthly or annual totals ?

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Post by jtomo64 » Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:36 am
I have a question re overtime.

My IVA states I have to pay 50% (after 10% threshold) of my overtime in to the IVA, what it does not state however, is this 50% of my annual overtime or my monthly overtime.
The reason I ask is that my IP said I can pay it all over each year, but recommended that I pay it monthly so as to not have a large amount to pay at year end.

If for example I earnt £500 (after 10% threshold) overtime one month then I would pay £250 back, but if I only earnt £500 over a year then this would fall below my 10% allowance and I could keep it all.
 
 

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Post by kallis3 » Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:39 am
You usually have to pay it based on monthly payments and it is normally paid over within 14 days of receipt.

I would query this again with the IP.
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Post by footiemad » Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:41 am
I think you need to check what it says on your proposal because my understanding was that it should be paid over monthly within 14 days of receiving it. However it may be that your IVA is different to mine so do check x
 
 

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Post by Foggy » Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:55 am
Hi. All the calculations are based on monthly figures. And, as said above are normally payable within 14 days. However some IP's , even with the 14 day clause in the proposal, accept an amalgamated lump at the end of each year.

Personally I get it paid over as soon as it hits my bank, then it is done and dusted .. I don't look at my account and accidentally overspend ( thinking there is more there than is actually mine)and I haven't got a lump sum sitting there taunting me when the car blows up !!!!
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Post by Broke of London » Thu Aug 11, 2011 8:58 am
It is very likely 10% refers to your monthly salary.
 
 

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Post by kallis3 » Thu Aug 11, 2011 9:03 am
Foggy - I agree that I'd pay it across immediately - you're not tempted to spend it then.
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Post by Adam Davies » Thu Aug 11, 2011 9:30 am
Hi
Many people get into problems by holding onto the IVA share of any overtime and dipping into it. Send it to your IP as and when you earn it.
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Post by Broke of London » Thu Aug 11, 2011 12:55 pm
It's a problem I'd like to have! Unfortunately, overtime at our place is done for the love of it...no lieu either!
 
 

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Post by kallis3 » Thu Aug 11, 2011 12:58 pm
Can't remember the last time I worked overtime!! I certainly would never do it for the love of the job as I don't love it!!
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Post by Broke of London » Thu Aug 11, 2011 1:20 pm
The problem we have is that it's written into our contracts to do extra hours as necessary in order to fulfil our role. So in the run up to Christmas when I'm on the phone to my advertising and PR agencies at 3am, it's because I love my job and contractually bound not to whinge about it! Its a good job and I'm still young enough to appreciate being paid in experience (even though experience doesn't pay the bills)!
 
 

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Post by kallis3 » Thu Aug 11, 2011 2:19 pm
Thankfully I don't have anything like that. I do my allotted hours and I do no more. Can't wait to retire!
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Post by Goosed » Thu Aug 11, 2011 5:45 pm
Hi jtomo64,
I think you`ll find you have to pay over any uplift due every month and the calculations are done against monthly earnings.
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