LTB 324/19 – CBRE Pay Issues
No. 324/2019
Ref: SB/lm
Date: 30 May 2019
TO ALL BT BRANCHES WITH CBRE MEMBERS
Dear Colleague
CBRE Pay Issues
Further to LTB 313/2019 dated 24 May 2019, the CWU has continued to make representation to CBRE regarding a number of pay issues with this month’s salaries and in particular where individuals have been taxed at basic pay rate for May 2019 leading to colleagues paying more tax than they did in April 2019.
CBRE have now issued the following statement which is reproduced below, which states that they will now be offering a loan.
To: BT Workplace Team @ GWS EMEA <BTWorkplaceteam@cbre.com>
Subject: Tax overpayment – Important note
Dear Colleague
As you will be aware, we have been experiencing a challenge with colleagues being taxed at basic rate tax for May 2019, leading to colleagues paying more tax than they did in April 2019.
We have been working hard with the CBRE payroll team, BT and HMRC to understand the impact on colleagues and agree how we can support those that are facing financial hardship.
We have agreed for those that require support we will offer a loan that will need to be re-paid over a set period of months. Until we know from HMRC when they are going to make the payment for your over-paid tax we cannot establish how long the loan period will be, but we should have that detail tomorrow. The loan value not to exceed the additional tax deducted from your May salary.
In the meantime, we need to understand who would like a loan in the first instance. Therefore, if you are facing financial hardship as a result of the recent tax issue, and would like a loan from CBRE, could I ask that you let your line manager know by 4pm today 29th May 2019. Line managers, please collate all of your colleagues that would like a loan and send a list to me by close of business tonight.
Kind regards
Kate Back | HR Director
CBRE | GWS | BT Workplace Team
The CWU were not consulted over the detail of the loan arrangement, but it is our understanding that all individuals that apply will be paid the loan into their accounts as a matter of urgency. The sum will be the amount of the tax overpayment rounded to the nearest £10 and individuals will need to pay back the loan over a three month period.
With relation to the overtime problems we have been informed by CBRE that some of the timesheets were sent to an incorrect email address. They have therefore collated all missing documents and overtime will be paid in June.
Any queries should be addressed to Sally Bridge sabridge@cwu.org
Yours sincerely
Sally Bridge
National Officer