Understanding Bonus Percentage Calculation in Profitable Organizations under the Payment of Bonus Ac

Hello Seniors,

I require your guidance. I want to know how much percentage of bonus is legally necessary to pay if the company is profitable and wants to pay a bonus for the 3rd financial year. Kindly guide.

Regards

Dear Madhurapurab,

It is mandatory to give a minimum bonus, i.e., 8.33% in a year and a maximum of 20%. If you give a bonus today and think that in the next year, will I be able to give a bonus, then it's better to go for the minimum bonus for safety.

Nidhi

Hello Nidhi,

My main question is, if the company is a profit-making organization, then what percentage do we need to pay in the third year? Also, if we need to pay it in the future for the fourth and fifth year, do we need to follow the same 8.33% formula or should we use a different formula?

I need more guidance from you, friends.

Regards

Dear Madhurapurab,

As you said, if the company is profitable, decide how much bonus you can give, but 8.33% is a must. If in the 3rd financial year you find the company is progressing, increase your bonus rate. You can go up to 20%. You can change this every year based on the performance of the company.

Is it clear now?

Regards,
Nidhi

Hi Madhura,

Look, you have to pay a minimum of 8.33% bonus. If your company goes in profit, you can pay a bonus to the maximum of 20%. If there is still allocable surplus left, you can continue giving bonuses for up to 4 years at 20%. Now, as per your question, what bonus you will be paying in the 3rd year entirely depends on your company's profit. If your organization is continuously profitable, you can give up to 20%. If not, then at least 8.33%. Suppose you are unable to pay even 8.33%, then the deficit amount can be carried forward to the next year.

Dear Madhurapurab,

I agree with what Neha Gupta said. Neha, is what I said correct? Please reply to it.

Nidhi

Dear Madurpurab,

Neha and Nidhi are both correct. If you are still facing problems, please refer to the 4th Schedule of the Payment of Bonus Act, 1965, Sections 15 and 16, to understand the set on and set off process. Calculate it based on the gross profit of your balance sheet. Additionally, if you have a union and have engaged in collective bargaining resulting in a settlement regarding the payment of a certain percentage of bonus, then refer to Section 31-A of the same act. I hope this information is helpful.

Vijay Manager-HR (Noble Group)