I write on behalf of a colleague from another charitable organisation. The company has not reviewed pay of employees for over 4 years. In light of this – staff recently put a case together requesting a review. The response from the board was that they would not have a pay review at this stage but a one off discrentionary bonus of £100 tax free would be added to all PAYE employees pay checks this month. How would an organisation be able to offer tax free payments? Also, whislt I believe there is no statutory requirement to review pay, is there something the staff could do to further put their case forward? They are on very low levels of pay at present. Any responses would be most appreciated.

Many Thanks