Bonuses

/ˈbɒnəsɪz/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Additional payments made to employees beyond their regular salary, often as incentives or rewards for performance.
    The company awarded year-end bonuses to all employees who exceeded their targets.

Forms

  • bonus

Commentary

In legal contexts, bonuses are often subject to specific contractual terms and may have tax and employment law implications.

This glossary is for general informational and educational purposes only. Definitions are jurisdiction-agnostic but reflect terminology and concepts primarily drawn from English and American legal traditions. Nothing herein constitutes legal advice or creates a lawyer-client relationship. Users should consult qualified counsel for advice on specific matters or jurisdictions.

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