The interpretation of bonus clauses in German employment contracts is a never-ending fountain of judicial discussions and disputes. Employers always try to achieve the greatest level of flexibility possible while employees naturally seek clear conditions that guarantee that the agreed bonus is paid once certain requirements are met. In light of recent cases in the … Continue Reading
Here is a recent case which contains lessons harder than A-Level Maths for employers with discretionary bonus schemes. Mr Hills was regional sales manager in the UK for Niksun Inc, a US-owned business whose website says that it is “the primary provider of full packet capture for DISA“. No, nor me. Niksun runs a bonus … Continue Reading
