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I put in a 2 weeks notice with my past employer and worked it out (in good standings) with no issues from the company. My last day was 2-14-14. I did not receive my Bonus check for work that I performed in the month of January. Just wondering if it is legal to withhold bonus money for work performed.
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It may be. However, it is unlawful to withhold earned wages. Depending on how the bonus is structured, if the bonus is unequivocally earned and not subject to forfeiture, then the earned wages must be paid on the next payday on which such wages are due. For example, if all bonuses are earned and payable in a certain week, then the bonus must be paid on the next payday. However, if the employer pays bonuses once a month, or once a quarter, then the bonus does not need to be paid until then.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2014 at 8:10 PM
I am an experienced attorney focusing on employment law in North Carolina and Tennessee. This post/response is not meant to constitute legal advice.