Incentive Pay
/ɪnˈsɛntɪv peɪ/
Definitions
- (n.) Additional compensation awarded to motivate employees to achieve specific performance targets.
The company offered incentive pay to sales staff who exceeded their quarterly goals.
Forms
- incentive pay
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Commentary
In legal drafting, clearly specify the conditions and metrics triggering incentive pay to avoid disputes over entitlement.
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