Bonus Clawback

[Amateurish]

Unless the employment contract or the bonus scheme specifically allows them to deduct the bonus from his pay, it will be an unlawful deduction from wages.

[surveyor]

A little time has passed and I can give a small update.

He was paid in full at the end of the month. They wanted him to not leave at that point so possibly thought that they would have another pay packet to attach - but his new employer insisted, so they have not got the opportunity.

With regard to the way he has left he knows it's far from ideal, and has adequate protection legally.