Is it just me or is it normal for a Manager to not share bonuses?

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Originally Posted by bobtn

"I personally would give a little to say thank you."

Frankly, that's what the pizza was. A simple thank you. For the most parts, corps reward those in positions with more responsibility, and higher expectations. That is because long-term they need to retain those employees, while the support staff will usually experience greater turnover.

I think you might have misunderstood me bobtn. We didn't get pizza. I think it would be great if we did, though!

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Originally Posted by Squirl

I am a compensation consultant. No, not normal for managers to share bonus money. The store manager's total package includes a bonus opportunity (that's the variable pay part) and s/he pays taxes on the bonus earned. If the store manager gave you personal checks, you would not be paying taxes on that amount. The Store Manager would likely be putting her job at risk with corporate, too. There's all kinds of exposure to litigation involved in how employees are paid .... for a store manager to share earnings outside of corporate's payroll can create potential serious situations that might result in an EEOC charge for the employer and a discharge for the Store Manager. The company should always control how/who get paid, and in what manner. Under your circumstances, you guys can always ask when the company is going to start giving bonuses below the store manager tier.

GREAT info, most informative, many thanks!! These are the kind of posts that are appreciated, ones with actual info...not some babble about how OP thinks s/he is entitled to something when that's clearly not the issue.