Retention bonuses – a tool for employee loyalty or a costly trap?

The legal nature of retention bonuses has been shaped mainly by court rulings and employment practice. Since they are not regulated by Polish labour law, employees are entitled to such bonuses only if they are clearly mentioned in an employment contract, collective agreement, or remuneration policy. Implementing a retention bonus should begin with defining clear and objective criteria that determine employee’s eligibility. Vague wording may require the employer to pay the bonus even if the employee has not met the condition of continuous employment. – Michał Włodarczyk, Mateusz Krajewski and Anna Szulc comment for Rzeczpospolita.

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