I am working for a top consultancy firm. I have worked for the entire 2011 in good standing. In 2012 from June I am on leave without pay. My appraisals were all done & I was also intimated of my bonus amount.
Then on one day before the salary being credited, I get a call from the HR that the partners have taken a call to defer the bonus until I join back. None of this is put on a record & they communicated over a phone only. Even when I sent a mail asking them to confirm the same on a email & point it to the relevant policy, they have not replied to my mails.
When I check the policy document, it is written that bonus will be paid only to 'active' employees. I have actually earned my bonus for 2011 & the firm is not paying the same.
Is this legal? I am yet employed with the firm, just that I am on leave without pay. Can I take a legal action?
Please do adice...
Then on one day before the salary being credited, I get a call from the HR that the partners have taken a call to defer the bonus until I join back. None of this is put on a record & they communicated over a phone only. Even when I sent a mail asking them to confirm the same on a email & point it to the relevant policy, they have not replied to my mails.
When I check the policy document, it is written that bonus will be paid only to 'active' employees. I have actually earned my bonus for 2011 & the firm is not paying the same.
Is this legal? I am yet employed with the firm, just that I am on leave without pay. Can I take a legal action?
Please do adice...