Last day of work and bonus payout

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  1. #1 anonymous, Mar 5, 2019 at 10:43 AM
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    If I give my 2 weeks notice, and the last day of my employment falls on the expected 2018 bonus payout day, (which is also the last day of the pay period) is there any way they could withhold the bonus payment? Thanks.
     
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  2. #2 anonymous, Mar 18, 2019 at 2:55 PM
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    Could it? Yes, I have seen it happen a few times over the years.
     
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  3. #3 Charles Joseph, Mar 18, 2019 at 4:54 PM
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    There is no law requiring the payment of bonuses or providing any rules regarding how bonuses are paid. Whether you still qualify for a bonus entirely depends on the arrangement with your employer. You should discuss this with your company’s HR department.

    You can read more about the laws concerning employee rights at Working: Now and Then.com.


    This response is not legal advice, but is general information only, based upon the information stated in the question and general legal principles. It is provided for general educational purposes of the public who may have similar questions, not for any specific individual or circumstance. It is not intended to create an attorney-client relationship. Legal issues depend on all the specific facts of a situation, which are not present here. If you would like to obtain specific legal advice about your issue, you must contact a local attorney who is licensed to practice law in your state.
     
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