Discretionary bonuses are non-guaranteed payments awarded at the employer’s discretion and may be influenced by performance, profitability, or time in service. A solicitor reviews how the scheme operates, who qualifies, and how payments are calculated or withheld, then drafts or negotiates terms, advises on breach or unlawful deductions, and represents a client in claims about entitlement, timing or proportionality before or in Employment Tribunal or courts.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
They assess the scheme’s terms, whether any express or implied contractual rights exist, and how discretion is exercised, including any performance metrics, good/bad leaver provisions, and tax or payroll consequences; they prepare or respond to disciplinary or disciplinary-adjacent issues, and advise on potential remedies or appeals within statutory and contract frameworks.
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