Careers and pay
Signing bonus
A one-off payment for joining a company, often to make up for a bonus or equity you're giving up by leaving your old job. Also called a sign-on or joining bonus.
A plain-English explanation of how this usually works in the UK, not legal advice. Rules change, so check your own situation. For free, impartial advice on work rights, try Acas. Disclaimer.
You'll hear it as
They offered a signing bonus to cover the bonus I'm walking away from.
Why it matters to you.
Check for clawback: many must be repaid if you leave within a year.
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