When determining as to whether the employee has a right to
the bonus upon termination, the wording of the bonus policy or bonus provision in employment contracts must be analyzed carefully.
The Court emphasized that, despite being discretionary, the decision to deny or grant
a bonus upon termination of employment should be done in a fair and reasonable manner.
Not exact matches
The Court held that, despite being discretionary, the decision to deny or grant a
bonus upon employment
termination should be made in a fair and reasonable manner.
The issue regarding what type of language is required to limit an employee's entitlement
upon termination is significant in Canada because many employers compensate their employees by providing the employees with stock options and
bonuses that often form a significant part of the employee's total compensation.
Damages payable
upon termination of employment may include benefits during the reasonable notice period, including any
bonuses and other incentives that would otherwise have fallen due during that period.