how do i protect myself when offered a stay bonus?
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how do i protect myself when offered a stay bonus?
I’m not comfortable signing the offered agreement because it doesn’t guarantee me
payment. It states they can let me go for any reason and not pay me.
Asked on June 14, 2018 under Employment Labor Law, Missouri
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 6 years ago | Contributor
The only way to protect yourself is to negotiate a different written agreement, one which will either prevent them from firing you or guaranty you the bonus, etc. Only a contract can protect you, so if they will not give you a contract providing protection, you will have no protection.
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