Legal Question in Employment Law in California

Bonus

I live and work in CAlifornia. My employer is St Louis based. If I earn a bonus in 2004 and resign before the bonus is actually paid out is my employer still required to pay me?

They have a stipulation that I must be on the payroll when the bonus is paid out.


Asked on 1/05/04, 5:51 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Kirschbaum Law Offices of Michael R. Kirschbaum

Re: Bonus

In general, bonuses are discretionary and the employer has the right to place conditions upon receiving them. If one of those conditions is that you must be employed in order to receive the bonus, there is nothing illegal about that.

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Answered on 1/05/04, 6:44 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: Bonus

You already knew the answer - their policy determines payout. I wouldn't quit before being paid if the bonus is substantial.

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Answered on 1/05/04, 7:57 pm


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