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Notification of no bonus payable letter template

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Our Notification of No Bonus Payable Letter template informs employees of circumstances leading to no bonus, maintaining transparency and clarity in communication.

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What is a Notification of no bonus payable letter?

A Notification of No Bonus Payable Letter is a written communication from an employer to an employee informing them that they will not be receiving a bonus payment for a particular period.

Bonuses are typically discretionary payments made by employers to reward employees for their performance or to share the company's profits. However, bonuses are not typically guaranteed, and an employer may decide not to pay them for various reasons, such as financial constraints, poor company performance, or the employee's failure to meet performance targets.

A Notification of No Bonus Payable Letter typically explains the reason for the decision not to pay a bonus and may include information on any alternative forms of compensation or benefits that may be available to the employee. It's important to note that such a letter is not a termination letter, but rather a communication regarding a specific bonus payment.

It's important for employers to communicate clearly and respectfully with employees when a bonus is not payable to avoid any misunderstandings or negative impact on employee morale.

Best practice timescale for this to be issued
When should this letter be issued?
As soon as possible after a decision is made
Issued by who, to whom
Who should issue this letter, and to whom?
The Employer (you) to the Employee
Applicable legal jurisdictions
In which jurisdictions can this letter be used?
Great Britain & NI (United Kingdom), Worldwide

What legislation or best practices underpin this template / should I be aware of?

United Kingdom

Here are some key UK employment legislation that employers must comply with when implementing a Notification of no bonus payable letter:

  • The Employment Rights Act 1996: This outlines the statutory rights that employees have with regard to pay, including the right to receive a written statement of pay and deductions. Employers must provide employees with clear information about their entitlement to bonuses and any reasons why a bonus may not be payable.

  • The Equality Act 2010: This prohibits discrimination on the grounds of age, gender, race, religion, disability, and other protected characteristics in relation to pay and employment. Employers must ensure that any decisions regarding bonus payments are made fairly and without discrimination.

  • The Working Time Regulations 1998: This sets out the rules on maximum weekly working hours and rest breaks, which can impact employee entitlements to bonuses. Employers must ensure that any bonus schemes are compliant with these regulations.

Overall, employers must ensure that they are complying with all relevant employment legislation when implementing a Notification of no bonus payable letter, and that they are providing employees with clear information about their entitlement to bonuses and any reasons why a bonus may not be payable. Employers should also ensure that any decisions regarding bonus payments are made fairly and without discrimination.


Other territories

Refer to your local employment legislation / labor laws to support the execution of the template. Review the wording for local accuracy.

Letter template

Notification of no bonus payable [Delete this line]


[Company name]

[Sender address]

 

[date]

[Recipient name]

[Recipient address]

 

Dear [Recipient first name],

In accordance with the performance-based bonus scheme for [year], which was detailed in [name]'s letter to you dated [date], I must advise you that no payment is due.

Attached is a copy of the [year] Performance Bonus with the relevant notes.

Yours [faithfully | sincerely],

 

 

[Sender name]

[Sender job title]

[Sender telephone]
[Sender email]

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