Decision Maker: Executive Member (Resources)
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Is Key decision?: No
Is subject to call in?: Yes
Decision:
Recommendations approved.
Reasons for the recommendation(s): |
1. The proposal to reimburse the employee follows Treasury guidance relating to employees affected by the payments cap that was implemented within The Restriction of Public Sector Exit Payments Regulations 2020, which have now been revoked. 2. This also ensures that the individual concerned receives their contractual entitlement. |
Alternative options considered and rejected |
1. Not paying the compensation, which could be challenged as a breach of contract for which there is no longer legislative protection.
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Publication date: 29/04/2021
Date of decision: 29/04/2021
Effective from: 07/05/2021
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