guaranteed bonus

[/ˌɡærənˈtiːd ˈboʊnəs/]
nounpl: guaranteed bonuses
bônus garantido
1. A monetary reward or additional payment that is contractually assured to an employee or athlete regardless of performance or company profitability
The player signed a contract with a guaranteed bonus of $5 million upon joining the team.
O jogador assinou um contrato com um bônus garantido de 5 milhões de dólares ao se juntar ao time.
2. A bonus payment that cannot be forfeited or withheld by the employer under normal circumstances
Her employment agreement includes a guaranteed bonus at the end of each fiscal year.
Seu acordo de trabalho inclui um bônus garantido no final de cada ano fiscal.
In Brazil, guaranteed bonuses are common in professional sports contracts and executive compensation packages. They are often a key negotiating point in employment agreements, particularly in financial services and technology sectors. In the US, the term is widely used in NFL, NBA, and MLB contracts as part of player compensation. A guaranteed bonus represents financial security and is legally binding.
NYC Slang
locked-in bonus or sure thing bonus
Synonyms / Sinônimos
signing bonusassured bonuscontractual bonusfixed bonussecured bonus
Antonyms / Antônimos
performance bonusdiscretionary bonuscontingent bonusvariable bonus

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bônus garantido
Standard term used in employment contracts and sports agreements
São Paulo
bônus assegurado
Alternative formal term commonly used in corporate environments
Rio de Janeiro
bônus garantido
Standard usage, particularly in sports and entertainment sectors
Portugal
bónus garantido
Portuguese spelling variation; used in employment law and contracts

Related Words

compensationsalaryincentivecontractseverance packageperformance metrics

Related Idioms & Phrases

money in the bank
guaranteed payment
sure bet
contractual obligation
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