As of the date of this blog, I am unaware that any former employee has won a verdict against the firms concerning the bonus issue.

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The validity of a bonus should not be at issue, but the wisdom, motives and expertise of the bonus program architects should come under great scrutiny.

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The union also threatened to disrupt public transport during the Olympics over the issue of a bonus payment for London bus drivers.

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Bonus: monetary reform is an uncontaminated issue where Democrats, whether Blue Dog or Progressive, can, without violating principle, participate as equals.

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Unfortunately, very few companies put any emphasis on this issue as a element of recognition, bonus, or training.

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The CIOs willing to tackle this huge issue will not only earn some nice bonus dollars but will unlock huge value for their companies as well as for their own careers.

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