I just tried to speak to the General manager, and was advised that e has gone on leave and will not be back till mid Jan. spoke to my direct manager, who gave me the payroll guy's info. I called. No answer. I emailed him also and he just responded to tell me that he has never heard of this arrangement before. He didnb't offer any sort of apology for the lack of communication, although I strangly stated that I am disappointed that there has been no discussion with me. He said it can come out of my annual leave. I have opted for this.

Again no apology from anyone. Pretty much fobbed off and a pain in the butt.

Thanks for the info though. Much appreciated.