When must you pay bonuses to former employees?

Daniel Naftalin of Mischon de Reya looks at circumstances under which former staff members may still be entitled to receive a discretionary bonus.

He also offers guidance on how employers can draft contracts to avoid such situations arising.

  • Paying bonuses to former employees   By Daniel Naftalin, employment group partner at Mischon de Reya, writing in Personnel Today.

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