Results 1 to 4 of 4
  1. #1
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Posts
    2

    Default Employer Not Paying Bonus After Resignation

    My question involves labor and employment law for the state of: New Jersey

    Hi,
    Recently I resigned from my last company. One day before putting the resignation paper I received a mail from my employer about the bonus which is based on past year evaluation. Even my manager sent me a mail indicating the specific bonus amount that I was supposed to get in installment through next 3 pay checks. Now while I left they are not willing to give that money. I got the settlement pay checks and experiences letters but that doesn't include the bonus. When I contacted my ex-manager, CFO I was told that as I am no longer part of the company I am not eligible to receive the bonus. Can you please suggest what should I do.

  2. #2
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Posts
    2,357

    Default Re: Employer Not Paying Bonus After Resignation

    Read the bonus agreement/plan, but such a plan would be legal in most states, including NJ. It is not illegal, nor uncommon, for bonuses to be paid out only to current employees at the time of payment.

  3. #3
    Join Date
    Nov 2010
    Posts
    2

    Default Re: Employer Not Paying Bonus After Resignation

    Hi PattyPA,
    Thank you for such a prompt response. Hence I would like to mention that this bonus was not as part of agreement but it was a project specific bonus which we completed a year ago. But due to financial hardship company decided to pay it later. So it was not included in any agreement. But the mail that I received clearly mentioned that I deserved it long ago and now finally they made it. As I said earlier that mail also includes my bonus amount. Therefore I am wondering if I am supposed to get the money.

  4. #4
    Join Date
    Dec 2007
    Posts
    2,357

    Default Re: Employer Not Paying Bonus After Resignation

    You may or may not have a breach of contract issue. It's not a wage and hour situation. Take all your documents to a local employment attorney for further advice.

    1. Sponsored Links
       

Similar Threads

  1. Compensation and Overtime: Bonus Pay After Resignation Given
    By insameboatinaz in forum Employment and Labor
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 05-12-2010, 09:32 PM
  2. Resignation: No Formal Resignation - Being Forced Out To Avoid Bonus
    By roverelf in forum Employment and Labor
    Replies: 3
    Last Post: 03-19-2008, 09:06 AM
  3. Resignation: Is A Bonus Paid After Resignation
    By slclemons in forum Employment and Labor
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 02-29-2008, 10:21 AM
  4. Compensation and Overtime: Salary Withheld After Resignation To 'Cover' Relocation and Signing Bonus
    By johngalt in forum Employment and Labor
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 12-14-2007, 06:32 AM
  5. Resignation: Payment of Bonus After Resignation
    By boberi in forum Employment and Labor
    Replies: 5
    Last Post: 10-08-2007, 10:41 PM
 
 
Sponsored Links

Legal Help, Information and Resources