is it legal for a boss to give you a present for a christmas bonus in stead of money?
2007-12-20 03:18:01 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Of course. Christmas bonuses are discretionary, meaning they don't have to give you anything at all unless you have some specific contractual entitlement to a certain bonus.
Good luck,
Dana (attorney)
2007-12-20 03:22:43 · answer #1 · answered by Dana A 6 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes people mistaken "merit incentives" for a bonus.
If the Christmas time 'compensation' depends on your yearly performance, then it might not really be a bonus. If you earned it through your performance, it might be considered a part of your earned wage. If this is the case, and also if you have received cash in the past, and if you're talking about a large amount of money, maybe you should seek advice from an attorney.
2007-12-20 11:44:47 · answer #2 · answered by Amy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are not entitled to a Christmas bonus under any law. So, therefore, a boss can give you whatever he wants or he can give you nothing. It's his choice.
2007-12-20 11:49:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Of course it is. A boss isn't required to acknowledge the holiday in any way. Consider ANYTHING you receive a bonus.
2007-12-20 11:23:11 · answer #4 · answered by jurydoc 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
They are not required to give you anything.
Don't look a gifted horse in the mouth.
2007-12-20 11:26:54 · answer #5 · answered by M A D 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Your compensation is dictated by your contract. It likely says something like "at the discretion of management".
2007-12-20 11:28:14 · answer #6 · answered by john_in_dc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES!! What do you want to do sue them for giving you something for nothing?
2007-12-20 11:38:39 · answer #7 · answered by okrife 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is also legal not to get anything
2007-12-20 11:23:23 · answer #8 · answered by Chief BaggageSmasher 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
absolutely. they don't have to give you a bonus.
2007-12-20 11:27:06 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋