ECLI:NL:RBAMS:2016:6037
ECLI:NL:RBAMS:2016:6037
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Court orders employer to pay pro-rated annual incentive bonus based on reasonable performance rating.
Legislator summary
AI generatedThe court ruled in favor of the employee, ordering Securitas to pay a pro-rated annual incentive bonus of €17,952.00 plus interest and collection costs. The employer failed to provide sufficient justification for withholding the bonus, and the judge applied the principle of reasonableness and fairness to determine the bonus amount. Consequently, the court found the employer's discretionary refusal invalid and mandated payment based on a 'sufficient' performance rating.
Legislator headnote
AI generateds. 7:09 BW; s. 7:610 BW: Where an employer unreasonably refuses to pay a discretionary bonus, the court must determine the amount based on the principle of reasonableness and fairness, considering the employee's performance and the duration of employment.
Keywords
AI generated
annual incentive plan
pro-rated employment
reasonableness and fairness
discretionary bonus
labor dispute
performance rating
employer liability
Cited Legislation
AI generateds. 7:09 BW
s. 7:610 BW
art. 7:625 BW
artikel 6:96 BW
Artikel 6:23 BW
Cited Case Law
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