Is my employer allowed to deny my retention bonus if i resign?
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Is my employer allowed to deny my retention bonus if i resign?
Offered a job with a retention bonus upon completion of 90days. I have not been
paid the bonus and decided to resign. Am i still entitled to get the bonus?
Asked on May 22, 2019 under Employment Labor Law, Minnesota
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 5 years ago | Contributor
Did you complete 90 days? If the agreement was you would get the bonus after 90 days and you made 90 days, then they must pay you as per the ageement. If you did not make 90 days, then clearly they do not have to pay you.
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