Former Freestyle Music Park managers sue for backpay, bonuses

Ugh, you just aren't getting it. Merit has nothing to do with it. They were contractually obligated to get paid even if the park sank into the ocean. They don't have to prove anything beyond the contract's existence.

Well, they're claiming they're contractually obligated to receive these bonuses. I don't think anyone here has seen the contracts or knows what the terms are for receiving these bonuses. The article doesn't say whether FPI is arguing the legality of the claims, or just saying they don't have the money period so they're not paying anything.

$232,000 among 17 people is around $13,000 a person. $140,000 of that is "bonuses," which averages out to $8,000 a person. I'm sure some are claiming higher amounts than the average. Now why they think they're entitled to triple that amount, in addition to legal fees, etc., is another question. Unless they think 3 x 0 > 1 x 0.

I didn't say they'd get what they asked for. My point to AJ was only that merit had nothing to do with it.

Well your previous post said they were contractually obligated to get paid even if the park failed. I agree that if their contracts clearly say that, they should. It may be what's going to be argued in court is whether there were any goals stipulated for the bonuses to be paid, and whether those goals were met.