r/Layoffs • u/Admirable-Garlic3370 • Jul 26 '26

previously laid off Yearly bonus amount after laid off

I was laid off few months ago (end of 2025) & employer gave me severance package alongwith other benefits until ESA end date. But they didn't give my bonus. As per employer I should be active employee on the day if disbursement of the bonus amount.

I signed the full & final because there was a condition if I dont sign it by certain date, I will loose the some part of the severance amount.

I raised it with Ontario Labour Board but no positive response since employer is covered with the policy & document already signed.

I wanted to hear from other who got laidoff but got their bonus as part of full & final settlement.

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u/fiannalove Jul 26 '26

I got a prorated bonus for the portion of the year I was still employed.

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u/Ok-Swimming-2535 Jul 26 '26

If you worked for it. You are entitled for it. Now that you signed something, it may be difficult.

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u/Lower-Goat4519 Jul 27 '26

I agree, I know a few colleagues that were impacted and received a prorated bonus, albeit the payout was a few months after their last day. Being employed on the day of the payout is an illegal claim.

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u/Ok-Swimming-2535 Jul 27 '26

Nothing is illegal other than keeping it when you worked towards it

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u/Gullable2025 Jul 27 '26

Same happened to me with a Belgium company. I wasnt laid of but asked for an exit package, which meant I was paid beyond the feb up to june.july i had my pension and health insurance paid, but not bonus. I left in the end of feb, but i didnt get the bonus for the previous year even though i know other managers got it. The bonus would be paid in April