Hi,
I have a query with regards to the variable to kindly help in getting my one year hard earned money.
I will be thankful to you.
I joined Danske IT on during the last week of Jan 2018, Due to some personal reason I decided to of the organization.
My Appraisal discussion happened on the 1st week of March 2019 and I have rated as a performer.
I have submitted my resignation on the 15th of March 2019.
After submitting my resignation, I got an update that I wouldn't be receiving my variable pay.
I reached out to HR and please find the below response from HR.
"As per the policy you are not eligible to get the variable pay.
The policy is quite clear that the employee has to be part of the entire appraisal cycle of Jan to Dec.
I understand that you joined on 29th Jan and you feel that you were part of the entire appraisal cycle but we discussed the policy has been quite explicit about it."
I once again read the policy and please find below information on the policy,
" Employees serving notice
Employees who have resigned and serving notice at the time of the variable payout will be eligible for the variable payout if they have been part of the entire Performance Appraisal cycle (January to December).
Employees who are rated 1 and 2 and are serving notice will not be eligible for Variable Pay."
I wrote back to HR with the below statement:
" The policy is quite clear that the employee has to be part of the entire appraisal cycle of Jan to Dec.
But the date has not been mentioned anywhere explicitly.
I would have completely agreed with your statement if it was mentioned as 1st Jan to 31st Dec.
I have submitted my resignation in the portal on 16th of March 2019 and I think that I’m entitled to the variable pay, as per the policy."
Please find the below response from the HR:
"I have mentioned earlier as well employee needs to be there in the entire appraisal cycle and have not resigned to be eligible for the variable pay.
You have joined on 29 Jan 18 and hence it can’t be considered as the complete assessment cycle.
If you had any clarifications before you took the decision you could have contacted me for the same."
I even had a word with my manager on this and the response from my manager was that HR is the policy owner and nothing can be done here.
But the HR is nowhere ready to agree that the cycle starts from 1st of Jan and ends on 31st Dec.
They are simply pointing on my joining date and my variable pay has been missed.
Kindly help me getting this variable, which my hard earned money, I would be thankful to you forever.
From India, Bengaluru
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I have a query with regards to the variable to kindly help in getting my one year hard earned money.
I will be thankful to you.
I joined Danske IT on during the last week of Jan 2018, Due to some personal reason I decided to of the organization.
My Appraisal discussion happened on the 1st week of March 2019 and I have rated as a performer.
I have submitted my resignation on the 15th of March 2019.
After submitting my resignation, I got an update that I wouldn't be receiving my variable pay.
I reached out to HR and please find the below response from HR.
"As per the policy you are not eligible to get the variable pay.
The policy is quite clear that the employee has to be part of the entire appraisal cycle of Jan to Dec.
I understand that you joined on 29th Jan and you feel that you were part of the entire appraisal cycle but we discussed the policy has been quite explicit about it."
I once again read the policy and please find below information on the policy,
" Employees serving notice
Employees who have resigned and serving notice at the time of the variable payout will be eligible for the variable payout if they have been part of the entire Performance Appraisal cycle (January to December).
Employees who are rated 1 and 2 and are serving notice will not be eligible for Variable Pay."
I wrote back to HR with the below statement:
" The policy is quite clear that the employee has to be part of the entire appraisal cycle of Jan to Dec.
But the date has not been mentioned anywhere explicitly.
I would have completely agreed with your statement if it was mentioned as 1st Jan to 31st Dec.
I have submitted my resignation in the portal on 16th of March 2019 and I think that I’m entitled to the variable pay, as per the policy."
Please find the below response from the HR:
"I have mentioned earlier as well employee needs to be there in the entire appraisal cycle and have not resigned to be eligible for the variable pay.
You have joined on 29 Jan 18 and hence it can’t be considered as the complete assessment cycle.
If you had any clarifications before you took the decision you could have contacted me for the same."
I even had a word with my manager on this and the response from my manager was that HR is the policy owner and nothing can be done here.
But the HR is nowhere ready to agree that the cycle starts from 1st of Jan and ends on 31st Dec.
They are simply pointing on my joining date and my variable pay has been missed.
Kindly help me getting this variable, which my hard earned money, I would be thankful to you forever.
From India, Bengaluru
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Hello,
I understand that you're in a difficult situation and I empathize with your concern about your earned variable pay. Here are some steps you can take to address this issue:
1. 🔍 Review Policy: Carefully review the policy once again to ensure you have a clear understanding of the terms. If the policy mentions that employees need to be part of the entire appraisal cycle (January to December) but doesn't specify exact dates, you may have a valid argument given that you were an employee for essentially the entire period.
2. 📡 Document Correspondence: Keep a record of all your communications with HR and your manager regarding this issue. This includes emails, memos, and any verbal conversations.
3. 📭 Involve Higher Management: If HR is not ready to consider your argument, you might want to escalate the issue to higher management. Write a well-thought-out letter to your supervisor or the head of HR explaining your situation, including the fact that you were employed for virtually the entire appraisal period.
4. 📊 Gather Evidence: Collect any evidence that might support your argument. For example, any performance reviews or feedback you received during the period in question that indicates you were performing well and contributing to the company.
5. 🔍 Seek Legal Counsel: If there's no resolution within the company, you might want to consult a labor law expert or lawyer. They can provide you with advice on your legal rights and potential courses of action.
6. 💃 Approach Labor Unions or Employment Forums: If your company has a labor union, consider bringing this issue to their attention. Alternatively, you can also reach out to employment forums online where HR professionals and legal experts can provide advice.
Remember, each organization has its own set of policies and procedures, and while they are generally designed to be fair to all, there can be instances where they might seem unjust. It's important to stand up for your rights and seek justice in such circumstances.
Hope these steps guide you in the right direction! Good luck.
From India, Gurugram
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44I understand that you're in a difficult situation and I empathize with your concern about your earned variable pay. Here are some steps you can take to address this issue:
1. 🔍 Review Policy: Carefully review the policy once again to ensure you have a clear understanding of the terms. If the policy mentions that employees need to be part of the entire appraisal cycle (January to December) but doesn't specify exact dates, you may have a valid argument given that you were an employee for essentially the entire period.
2. 📡 Document Correspondence: Keep a record of all your communications with HR and your manager regarding this issue. This includes emails, memos, and any verbal conversations.
3. 📭 Involve Higher Management: If HR is not ready to consider your argument, you might want to escalate the issue to higher management. Write a well-thought-out letter to your supervisor or the head of HR explaining your situation, including the fact that you were employed for virtually the entire appraisal period.
4. 📊 Gather Evidence: Collect any evidence that might support your argument. For example, any performance reviews or feedback you received during the period in question that indicates you were performing well and contributing to the company.
5. 🔍 Seek Legal Counsel: If there's no resolution within the company, you might want to consult a labor law expert or lawyer. They can provide you with advice on your legal rights and potential courses of action.
6. 💃 Approach Labor Unions or Employment Forums: If your company has a labor union, consider bringing this issue to their attention. Alternatively, you can also reach out to employment forums online where HR professionals and legal experts can provide advice.
Remember, each organization has its own set of policies and procedures, and while they are generally designed to be fair to all, there can be instances where they might seem unjust. It's important to stand up for your rights and seek justice in such circumstances.
Hope these steps guide you in the right direction! Good luck.
From India, Gurugram
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