Employer Bonus Payment Dispute

Summary

If you have a written agreement detailing bonus compensation and your employer refuses to pay, you may have a strong case. Gather all relevant documents, including the agreement and any communications confirming the bonus terms. If your employer claims the bonus program was discretionary after termination, this could complicate matters. Since your employer has filed a legal complaint against you, its crucial to review any court documents received. Consider consulting with a local employment attorney to explore your legal options and potentially recover the unpaid bonus.

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Timothy Fackler
Hi Timothy! How can I assist you with your legal issue today?
Refusal of Prior Employer to pay per bonus compensation agreement
Hi Timothy! I understand your situation. Did you have a written agreement regarding the bonus compensation with your prior employer?
yes
Got it, Timothy. Did your prior employer give any specific reason for refusing to pay the bonus as per the agreement?
they stated after the fact and my termination of employment there was no agreement in place and their bonus program was absolute descretionary
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Timothy, it sounds like you're dealing with a complex issue regarding your bonus compensation. To better understand your situation, could you provide more details about the written agreement you had? For example, does it specify the conditions under which the bonus would be paid?
agreement has bonus pay schedule in excel working file including percentages of bonus compensation expected, amounts of bonus compensation expected based on the amount of work volume and profits generated by myself and team for the company
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It sounds like you have a potentially strong case since you have a written agreement outlining the bonus compensation. Here are some general steps you might consider:
- Review the written agreement thoroughly.
- Gather any communication related to the bonus compensation.
- Document your work volume and profits generated.
Have you already contacted your prior employer in writing to formally request the bonus payment?
Yes and when I did they filed a legal complaint against me
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Timothy, it sounds like you have a strong case given the written agreement and details provided. Since your prior employer has filed a legal complaint against you, it's important to gather all relevant documents and communications, including the bonus agreement, any emails, and other correspondence.
Have you received any court documents or summons related to the legal complaint?
yes
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Timothy, it seems like you have a solid case with your written agreement and the situation you described. Would you like to connect with local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?
Aside from the written agreement with bonus pay plan and amount schedule I also have written confirmation from employment owner with final negotiated agreement to my ending bonus pay. The company paid *% of the final amount agreed upon and have refused to pay the remaining amount owed in that agreement
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Timothy, you appear to have a strong case based on the written agreement and confirmation from the employer. Here are the key points for your summary:
- You have a written agreement detailing the bonus pay plan and amount schedule.
- There is written confirmation from the employer about the final negotiated bonus pay.
- The company paid only *% of the agreed amount and refused to pay the remaining balance.
- The employer claims the bonus program was discretionary after your termination.
Would you like to connect with local lawyers to assist further with your case?