I am on the verge of leaving my job at a large game company (the largest) in order to start work elsewhere. Our annual bonus (based on company performance over the last year, expected to be quite good this year) isn't issued till June 1st. I am wondering-- if I give notice and leave before June 1st, am I still entitled to this bonus? How can I find out without potentially spilling the beans that I'm leaving? (I haven't told my manager yet.) Also, if I give 2 weeks notice in such a way that my last day is after June 1st, can the company terminate me in less than 2 weeks so that I don't get my bonus? (In other words if I want to be absolutely sure of collecting my bonus, would it be safest to not give notice at all until June 1st? Assuming I can delay my start date at the new place that long...) [more inside]
posted on May 10, 2007 - 31 answers

My father worked at a big american firm (you've heard of it) for 4 years and 2 months and then was laid off in a press-covered company-wide layoff. His benefits package says he's eligible for pension after 5 years of service but it also says "If you are on an approved leave or layoff, you will receive up to 12 months of vesting and benefit service credit for the period of your leave or layoff." When contacted, the company said this was an "involuntary separation" so doesn't count. What should he do? The pension would be his main source of income when he retires. [more inside]
posted on Jan 1, 2007 - 11 answers

How likely is it for a company to make you pay back the sign on bonus? There's [more inside]
posted on Dec 15, 2006 - 24 answers

Can companies prevent you from talking about your salary/benefits? (And a few smaller questions inside) [more inside]
posted on Aug 25, 2006 - 39 answers