Understanding the Legal Risks of Bonus Payment Delays and Their Impact on Employees

Understanding the Legal Risks of Bonus Payment Delays and Their Impact on Employees

Question from a reader:
Tomorrow is the bonus payment day, but despite having discussed the payment rate and date in advance with the employee representative, I received an email today at 16:58 stating that due to procedural deficiencies, the payment will be delayed until next Wednesday. Is it legally permissible for the bonus payment to be delayed? Also, I believe it