I work at a small software company in Portland, Oregon. A few months ago I agreed to accept a Lead position on an engineering project after making a verbal agreement with my manager that I would receive a bonus of 10% of my salary upon completion. I (verbally) made it clear that I was unwilling to take the position for less. Now several months into the project he says upper management did not approve the 10% and that I will be getting less. Is this legal? He has done this to others in the past -- it seems to be his strategy to convince people to agree to be project leads, which involves a much greater workload, without a salary increase.
Thanks, in advance, for your advice.
Thanks, in advance, for your advice.