Changing jobs, pending bonus with old employer

[Sypel]

Hi, just looking for a quick bit of advice.

I'm changing employer at the end of this week my final day being the 27th, however we are due our annual bonus, this is paid in May or June typically but is for the previous financial year. I've completed the appraisals etc and it's all been signed off that I'm eligible and met target however they've decided you have to still be employed here when it is paid to receive this.

It strikes me as wrong considering I've completed the year of work the bonus is for and the appraisal meetings and paperwork required for it. I don't recall there being anything stating being here three to four months after the appraisal to be eligible in my contract which I plan to check tonight of course.

I also was given confirmation of my notice and end date today in which it's stated any wages owed or bonuses will be paid next month. This is signed by HR, I've queried this and been told it doesn't apply and is a generic template.

Anyone dealt with similar or have any thoughts?

 

[Sypel]

I thought similar, I find it strange that I've been handed a confirmation of resignation stating my pending bonus will be paid that's signed off by HR but will see what my contract says. It's been a few years since I signed it and can't remember the details stated at the mo.

 

[Sypel]

I'd forgotten I posted this, I didn't kick up a fuss or anything of the sort I assumed I forfeited the bonus when I handed in my resignation I just find the wording very strange, my contract said essentially the same which as above I'm sure is left purposefully vague. I'm not too fussed either way getting around a 40% pay rise for the new job and so hanging on for the bonus while nice to have wouldn't have been worth risking the new job offer for.

Anyways as always appreciate the input.