October 27, 2022 Paul Willetts Employment Contracts, Bonus Payments Employer Obligations When Issuing Discretionary Bonuses October 27, 2022 Paul Willetts Employment Contracts, Bonus Payments It is quite common for employers to offer a bonus or incentive payment as part of a worker’s compensation. Bonuses serve a useful dual function – incentivizing individuals to perform their duties well and then rewarding achievement of the same.