{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The BDBF Podcast: News and Insights for the Employment Law Community","title":"Chandrashekarappa v Wipro Ltd: Bonus Entitlement and Unlawful Deductions from Wages","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":657,"description":"Can an employer cap a bonus after telling an employee they've earned it? When does a bonus become a legally enforceable entitlement?\n\nIn this episode of The BDBF Podcast, employment lawyers Ben Cowdry and Esmat Faiz explore the Employment Appeal Tribunal's decision in Chandrashekarappa v Wipro Ltd (2026), an important case on bonus schemes and unlawful deductions from wages.\nThey discuss how the employer introduced a new sales bonus scheme without issuing a formal policy, why an employee expected a bonus of more than £500,000 only to be told it was capped at $150,000, and how the absence of clear written terms ultimately proved decisive.Ben and Esmat unpack the Employment Tribunal's original decision before examining why the Employment Appeal Tribunal found that the employee's entitlement had already crystallised, preventing the employer from imposing additional conditions after the event.Listeners will gain practical guidance on:When a bonus becomes a legally enforceable entitlementWhy clear, written bonus policies are essentialThe risks of introducing new conditions after a bonus has been approvedHow the law on unlawful deductions from wages applies to bonus paymentsPractical lessons for employers designing and implementing incentive schemes\nFor employment lawyers, HR professionals, in-house counsel and employers, this episode provides valuable insight into drafting and administering bonus schemes while reducing the risk of costly disputes.\nDisclaimer: Views of external guest speakers do not represent those of BDBF.\nContact BDBF\nThank you for tuning in toThe BDBF Podcast: News and Insights for the Employment Law Community, where we dive into practical guidance, expert analysis, and updates on employment law developments.\nFor more behind-the-scenes content, exclusive events, and expert insights, please visit our website or follow us on your favourite social platform.\nWe’d love to hear from you, particularly with feedback on the Podcast and requests for topics to...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/UWGOydA98QbHxnUrPoyFf0reyeCG4EcwRPtsKMMjzqg/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hZTEy/YjYzMTA1ZDI1YTk1/ZDAxMGViMzZkODQz/ZDFiNi5qcGVn.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}