Employer refusing to pay individual performance-based bonus



When I accepted the job with my employer, the agreed upon compensation
included a quarterly bonus that would be paid out based on INDIVIDUAL
performance. This was clearly indicated in the offer letter. My
employer did performance reviews and paid the bonus accordingly for 1.5
years. In 2005, the employer stopped paying the bonus even though I
continued to meet performance goals. There was no official
communication or explanation regarding change in terms of compensation.
I was told informally by my manager that bonus would be paid out at the
end of the year. Now, they have paid bonus for only 1 quarter and claim
they are not obligated to pay bonus for the other 3 quarters.

I strongly feel that this is not commensurate with the letter, spirit
and practice of my compensation terms. Do I have any recourse?

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