This employee bonus policy template is ready to be tailored to your company's needs and can be a starting point for setting up your employment policies. Explain who is eligible to receive the bonus and what they must do to receive it.Under California and federal law, a bonus can be either discretionary or nondiscretionary. I argue that the Quarterly Bonus Program violates California Labor Code. These wages are earned and they need to be paid twice per month. Fill out the form below to receive more information on our Rate Structures: First Name(Required). Last Name(Required). Company. Email(Required). This bonus will be paid in one lump sum in a separate check on the next regularly scheduled pay date. All earned bonuses are treated as wages under California Labor Code Section 200. These bonuses are "earned" as part of an employment contract.