Union Member's Triumph in Securing His Rightful Performance Bonus.

In January 2023, Mr. Karthik embarked on his journey as a Senior Process Engineer at a prominent multinational corporation (MNC). As a dedicated and hardworking professional, he committed himself to driving innovation and efficiency within the company. By the end of the year, the company issued a memo announcing that the 2023 Performance Bonus (PB) would be disbursed in May 2024—a bonus that Mr. Karthik had eagerly anticipated as a reward for his year-long efforts.
 
In April 2024, after a successful tenure, Mr. Karthik decided to tender his resignation, with his last working day scheduled for May 4, 2024. Before making this decision, he had taken the initiative to confirm with his HR department whether he would still receive his performance bonus along with his May salary. The HR team assured him that he would.
 
However, on May 3, 2024, just one day before his departure, Mr. Karthik received an unexpected and disheartening message from HR. The company had decided not to pay his performance bonus, citing a policy that required employees to be in service as of May 31, 2024, to be eligible. This new policy had never been communicated to Mr. Karthik when he initially inquired about his bonus, and he felt this sudden change was both unfair and unjust.
 
Determined not to let this injustice slide, Mr. Karthik reached out to NTUC for support. His case was taken up by U PME Consultant, Herjeet, who immediately recognized the importance of fairness in this situation. Herjeet arranged a mediation meeting between Mr. Karthik and the company's top brass, including the Managing Director and the HR Director.
 
Through skillful negotiation and a deep understanding of labor laws, Herjeet presented Mr. Karthik's case with precision and clarity. He highlighted the lack of transparency and communication from the company regarding the new policy, emphasizing that it was only fair for Mr. Karthik to receive the bonus he had earned through his hard work.
 
Thanks to Herjeet’s expertise in HR and employee relations, the company agreed to pay Mr. Karthik his much-deserved performance bonus. This victory not only affirmed Mr. Karthik’s rights as an employee but also demonstrated the power of union support in standing up for what is right.
 
Reflecting on the experience, Mr. Karthik said, “I have had the pleasure of working closely with Herjeet and can confidently say that he is an exceptional expert in HR, employee relations, and labor laws. Herjeet possesses a deep understanding of HR policies and practices, and his strategic insights have been invaluable.”
 
This story stands as a testament to the importance of persistence, fairness, and the crucial role of unions in protecting the rights of workers.

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