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In September 2021 my salary was reduced by 10% because I opted to work from home (WFH) to care for my partner who has MS.
I asked why 10%, and was told that the 10% reduction in salary was based on advice from the HR Director and was constructed on the fact that I no longer work in London. I asked HR if they were a company policy or standard, I can refer to in order to obtain this information? HRs response was There is no companywide policy that allows employees to elect from home, and this is an exceptional arrangement; and that the advice provided is that a 10% salary reduction is applicable.
Because of my questions I was told not to rock the boat (words to that effect); so, I agreed to the 10% reduction.
During the period between September 2021 and may 2025 every opportunity I had I would mention the 10% reduction.
In June 2025 I received an email from HR saying my salary was reinstated, which they wanted me to sign (I refuse to sign as I had more questions to ask). I am still WFH and was never given a reason why the 10% was reinstated. after asking a few questions the reason given was The 10% salary reduction introduced in 2021 was implemented to reflect the reduced requirement for travel into London in line with your new homeworking arrangements. The adjustment to salary accounted for reduced commuting costs and the removal of London weighting; which contradicts the above statement.
I responded asking for monies lost during the period, percentage pay rise, bonus and pension contributions etc.
I also wanted to know, What percentage of an employee salary working for the company is London Weighting and where can employees obtain this information? After 3 weeks I am still waiting on a response.
Does the above constitute an unlawful deduction of wages under Section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, and / or a breach of contract.
I asked why 10%, and was told that the 10% reduction in salary was based on advice from the HR Director and was constructed on the fact that I no longer work in London. I asked HR if they were a company policy or standard, I can refer to in order to obtain this information? HRs response was There is no companywide policy that allows employees to elect from home, and this is an exceptional arrangement; and that the advice provided is that a 10% salary reduction is applicable.
Because of my questions I was told not to rock the boat (words to that effect); so, I agreed to the 10% reduction.
During the period between September 2021 and may 2025 every opportunity I had I would mention the 10% reduction.
In June 2025 I received an email from HR saying my salary was reinstated, which they wanted me to sign (I refuse to sign as I had more questions to ask). I am still WFH and was never given a reason why the 10% was reinstated. after asking a few questions the reason given was The 10% salary reduction introduced in 2021 was implemented to reflect the reduced requirement for travel into London in line with your new homeworking arrangements. The adjustment to salary accounted for reduced commuting costs and the removal of London weighting; which contradicts the above statement.
I responded asking for monies lost during the period, percentage pay rise, bonus and pension contributions etc.
I also wanted to know, What percentage of an employee salary working for the company is London Weighting and where can employees obtain this information? After 3 weeks I am still waiting on a response.
Does the above constitute an unlawful deduction of wages under Section 13 of the Employment Rights Act 1996, and / or a breach of contract.
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