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Asked Mar 31, 2023 by Paul T
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Changing Bonus Payment Dates

Tyler Myers is contractually due a signing bonus of $5 million on Sept 1. Is it possible to pay him this signing bonus (in full) prior to that date (July 1st)?

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Apr 6, 2023

No, contracts cannot be altered in any way, including when signing bonuses are paid out.

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