Bonus not being paid

[hempy68]

I used to work for a large retailer as an assistant manager while i was the assistant manager the business picked up alot making the third quater doing this the manager and asst. where going to get a bonus I was terminated after the third quarter ended they are no saying to be paid for this I have to be employed at the time of payout which I am not at this time.Is there any action that can be taken so I can get this bonus that I worked so hard for?? this is the state of North Carolina.

[Pattymd]

A verbal promise is about worth the paper it is written on. The terms of bonus plans are dictated by the employer and it is not unusual for plans to require the employee be employed on the date the bonus is paid. The Dept. of Labor is charged with enforcing minimum wage, overtime, etc. laws and does not get involved with "side agreements".

There's really nothing the federal or state DOL can do regarding a promised bonus. If you want to try filing a civil suit, possibly in small claims court, that's up to you, but I would not be optimistic. Why were you terminated?