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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Bonus

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Bonus is a reward that is paid to an employee for his good work towards the organization. It is in addition to his monthly salary and is generally paid annually. Nowadays, it is mentioned in the annual package or CTC (Cost to company) negotiated with the employee at the time of giving him an offer.

There are two types of bonus:

1. Compulsory Bonus: Originally, the basic objective to give bonus was to share the profit earned by the organization amongst the employees. But gradually, it has become a matter of right and so sometimes it is also an issue of contention between the business leaders and the labor unions. Hence, some rules are implemented to clarify the bonus payment. The laws governing the bonus payment specify to which type of establishments, bonus payment will be applicable and to which size of establishments it is applied. Bonus is applicable to companies with some minimum number of employees. This number is different for factories and for other businesses. …show more content…

It specifies when the bonus is payable. The components of a salary (e.g. Basic, Dearness allowance etc.) which are considered for calculating bonus are clarified. The minimum and maximum percentage limits of bonus are also specified. The rules have some exemptions for the first few years to newly established businesses. There is some penalty for non-compliance of the rules. Periodically, some changes are made in the rules. The HR department must check the latest provisions of the rules regarding bonus and guide the business leaders in complying with the same. The business leaders must ensure that their company follows the rules and performs its commitments as specified in the law. Remember, the law is made to provide some assured benefits to the employees, and to regulate deviances on the part of the business leaders. But, bonus must be given in good

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