Employment Law/Unfair Dismissal FAQ - My ex-employer retained my bonus. Can he do this?

Date: March 04, 2011

Q. I have recently left my current employer and he has retained my bonus. Can he do this?

A. A bonus may be of a discretionary or non-discretionary nature. He is normally governed by your contract of employment. It may depend on reaching certain KPIs and other requirements. Obviously where a bonus is denied on insufficient grounds you should seek legal advice.