Law Practice
Nov. 29, 2003
Bonus Plans May Have Unintended Consequences
Employment Column - By J. Kevin Lilly - California employment law is filled with examples of the law of unintended consequences. One recent example of this principle is how the state's courts have applied wage and hour law to bonus plans. Such plans have been a popular means of sharing profit and attracting and retaining quality employees. However, recently courts have applied statutes designed to protect employee wages in a way that may make it difficult or even impossible to maintain bonus plans, at least for nonexempt employees.
Employment Column
By J. Kevin Lilly
California employment law is filled with examples of the law of unintended consequences.
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