An example retention bonus agreement to retain an employee during a merger or acquisition. It is entirely proper and appropriate to propose a retention bonus or agreement.That said, retention bonuses are a bit "tricky" to navigate. A key employee retention agreement, sometimes called a stay bonus agreement, is an employment contract between a company and its employee. I am pleased to offer you the opportunity to receive an employee retention bonus if you agree to the terms and conditions contained in this letter agreement. Wherry and Spivey are parties to Retention Bonus Agreements with Goldfield. • Officer members must be primary in the duty position an officer may only receive one Officer Retention Bonus during their entire career. Part A describes the requirements a lender must satisfy to become a Fannie Mae-approved seller and servicer of residential home mortgage loans.