Claim of Statutory Interest on Salary Underpayment

[dontgetshafted]

After a grievance hearing, I have been awarded a back payment of around £22k from my employer which was due to them not carrying out annual reviews and being denied the opportunity. Where do I stand on claiming any missed  pension contributions and also any statutory interest payment? The company say they do not pay interest on the arrears?

 

[honeybee13]

Hi.

 

I don't know the answer to your question on interest, I'm afraid, but someone like @Emmzziwill, if she's able to get here.

 

Could I ask if this was an internal grievance hearing please and that you haven't got as far as tribunal stage at the moment?

 

HB

[dontgetshafted]

Yes this was an internal grievance hearing and thanks for the reply

[honeybee13]

 Thank you. So do you have this in writing and have they shown you how they arrived at the figure?

 

HB

[dontgetshafted]

Yes. I did my own calculation and requested a re-check as there initial offer was incorrect. Its is to do with % performance pay rises in addition to the company wide pay rises so it has been a 10 year knock on effect of being incorrect a long time ago.

[Emmzzi]

I would not expect interest unless you have actually been to court - it doesn't apply to internal cases.

Have you asked for pension contributions? Was this listed in your grievance?

[dontgetshafted]

The pension contributions wasnt listed on the initial grievance. This coudnt be calculated until the greivance was won and the arrears were calculated and an offer of payment was recieved. This was ammended and the offer increased to what i was expecting but i feel interest should be awarded as this would have been in my account over the years.

 

i would assume that i could raise another grievance for the pension contributons but im guessing you think court would be the only option for any interest awarded?

 

Thanks for the reply.

[Emmzzi]

I'd ask for them first to see if it can be resolved as part of the original grievance. No point doing more paperwork than necessary.

 

You've had your answer from them on interest and need to decide if it's worth the hassle of court. 

[dontgetshafted]

Thanks, The interest would be more than the pension contributions but bits less hassle than going to court.

Ill decide this week..much appreciated