Just got displaced after 14 years. Will I get my bonus in February? My last official day is December 26th, 2026
17 replies (most recent on top)
Laid off two years ago with my final day of work in mid-November. I did receive my bonus in February as a stand alone paycheck (I had taken lump sum in January). It is manager discretion. I had a good relationship with my manager and stayed in contact sporadically. My bonus was technically pro-rated but was basically the same as the previous year
@b8 budget set, peoples names locked down by time you got laid off
@bm what was your last day? If 9/30 or before you are not eligible. If after you are eligible. Don’t count notice date don’t count severance date the separation notice tells you your last day as an employee.
I wouldn't count on it, it's discretionary even if you're an active employee. If it happens, it happens, but don't plan on it.
Hard to say. This late, probably, although its likely you will get a retroactive IM so they can knock it down 20%
You are technically eligible for it but having been a manager for several years, when the budget is limited, managers have to make difficult decisions. It often comes down to rewarding the people who are still there or providing a reward to someone who's already been let go. As others have stated you may get something but it's very unlikely that you'll get anywhere near what you had received when you were still with the company. Managers just cannot afford to hand out that money when they need it to reward and motivate the people who are still working.
Depends on whether it’s formulaic or discretionary. If formulaic, you have to be paid what you earned if you’re employed on earning date (not payout date). So probably yes you'll receive that. If discretionary, you may get something but be prepared for a low amount. They truly have no loyalty to you and remember you were let go to save money, not pay you discretion money. Hope you find something very soon.
Yes. Laid off last year around this time and had the same last day. Wasn’t expecting one but still got something.
no since it’s discretionary it can be a percentage not even close to what you would have gotten
They let you go now so they don’t pay you bonus. You understand?
No
I got displaced in Sep. do I get partial bonus? How can I know?
You shld get majority of it. Friends that got laid off last Oct got 80%
layoff or not bonus is discretionary, but you are eligible. I was laid off this past Jan and got my full bonus on Feb.
The only way to know for certain is when or of it hits your account
Bonus after layoff is discretionary. You may or may not get. I know people that have gotten almost the full amount and others that get nothing.
Yes