Submitted by mandem404 t3_10z11wc in personalfinance
My company offered several employees, in writing, a 10k retention bonus to be paid out on the last paycheck of 2022. I accepted the offer but still haven't received the money yet. I emailed some upper level management and I got a call almost immediately from the company admin saying something along of the lines of the Company needs to re evaluate their finances. Then the admin tells me that I'll be updated on Feb 20 on the status of the bonus.
Is there anything I can do to have the Company pay out the bonus as promised? I had to bust my ass for months working 12 hour days and I earned that money, plus I have already budgeted that money towards medical procedures this year and it would be a significant blow to my bank accounts if I didn't get it. What should I do? Should I find a lawyer and take legal action?
Side Note: I am leaving the company very soon, I have accepted another job offer with a different company. I can't wait.