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Employee Retention Bonus Agreement
"I need an Employee Retention Bonus Agreement for our senior software developers during our company merger, offering a 25% bonus of their base salary if they stay until June 2025, with payments made in two installments."
1. Parties: Identifies the employer and employee entering into the agreement
2. Background: Explains the context and purpose of the retention bonus agreement
3. Definitions: Defines key terms used throughout the agreement including 'Retention Period', 'Bonus Amount', and 'Qualifying Termination'
4. Retention Bonus Amount: Specifies the total bonus amount and any breakdown of payments
5. Retention Period: Defines the duration of the retention period and any key dates
6. Payment Terms: Details the timing and conditions of bonus payment(s)
7. Conditions for Payment: Outlines the requirements the employee must meet to receive the bonus
8. Termination Provisions: Addresses what happens to the bonus if employment terminates before the retention period ends
9. Clawback Provisions: Specifies circumstances under which the employer may recoup paid bonus amounts
10. Tax Implications: Addresses tax withholding and treatment of the bonus payment
11. Confidentiality: Requires the employee to keep the terms of the agreement confidential
12. Entire Agreement: States that this document represents the complete agreement regarding the retention bonus
13. Governing Law: Specifies that the agreement is governed by Canadian law
14. Execution: Signature blocks and date of agreement
1. Performance Criteria: Additional performance requirements beyond retention, used when bonus is partially performance-based
2. Multiple Payment Installments: Details payment schedule when bonus is paid in multiple installments
3. Non-Solicitation: Prevents employee from soliciting other employees or clients, included for senior positions
4. International Tax Provisions: Special provisions for employees working across multiple jurisdictions
5. Change of Control: Addresses what happens to the bonus in case of company merger or acquisition
6. Dispute Resolution: Detailed procedures for resolving disputes, included for higher-value agreements
7. Benefits and Pension Treatment: Clarifies how the bonus payment affects other benefits, included when relevant to benefit calculations
1. Schedule A - Bonus Calculation: Detailed formula or methodology for calculating the bonus amount
2. Schedule B - Payment Timeline: Detailed schedule of payment dates and amounts if paid in installments
3. Schedule C - Performance Metrics: Specific targets or KPIs if bonus is partially performance-based
4. Appendix 1 - Tax Treatment Summary: Detailed explanation of tax implications and calculations
5. Appendix 2 - Defined Terms: Extended definitions if numerous complex terms are used in the agreement
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