This month’s episode covers discretionary benefits. The episode will focus on what discretionary benefits employers can offer and how those benefits can sometime become contractual entitlements. We will also cover our top tips for reducing the risk of this.
All in a Day’s Work: Discretionary Benefits
Tom Hyatt
Solicitor, Employment
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</script>This reflects the law and market position at the date of publication and is written as a general guide. It does not contain definitive legal advice, which should be sought in relation to a specific matter.
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