What do you do when your offer letter got rid of the bonus promised?

You already signed the letter, so technically the company doesn't have to pay you your verbal bonus. Definitely ask about it to HR because you don't lose anything by doing so, but don't expect them to correct the mistake. In their eyes, they just got an engineer on the cheap, which benefits them immensely.

If they don't correct it, look at your compensation and decide if it's still worth working there. If not, polish up that resume! Remember, business is business. If you're not being paid fairly, you have every right to leave for something better, and don't feel bad about it.

This has happened to me, it was omitted due to a miscommunication between HR and recruiter.

I just had to mention it and it was fixed right away. Always read everything before signing!

Don't assume malice (possibly an oversight), ask nicely, then if they are trying to screw you, move on.

You should have a discussion with boss or HR. Also talk with others to see their experience.

I have worked at one company that gave annual bonuses, depending on company performance.

Your bonus might be automatic after X months, because they do not want you to take a bonus and bounce immediately. It may be a company annual event. Need to discuss this with people.

Place I work now had a very strict rule of, if it is not in the offer letter, you will not get it. Are you willing to leave over it? Because if they did this to you, how much can you trust them?

I wish you the best. Was the bonus a key reason you took the job?

If the advertisement was to accept a bonus, you were fairly under the impression of a stated-promise, called a “commission”. No need to panic, as the money is owed. A simple tally of a different sort doesn’t mean you were rescinded, and the offer letter would need to literally rescind the offer — or strongly compare the exact terms of your employment, such as “We understand other details may have been presented, but these——, are the new facts.” The last resort is to counter-sue, with an attorney, since you have been compelled to avoid the bonus you were promised—a lawyer would be who should navigate a court theory-they can get complicated, and your rights are paramount.

Try to chat with your supervisor, and one other place. If, after two attempts-as stated, you can’t solve it, then approach a higher authority: a compellate judge, as example.

Take time off for "stress leave" commensurate with the bonus amount missing

I had something similar recently: a few years ago got promoted into a new position and during the discussion it was mentioned that the expectation was for this role to receive x% of annual bonus. Didn't get it first year,then covid hit and I was happy to keep the job and then next year it didn't happen again. I mentioned it and it got fixed next month. If the company refuses to recognise it, I'd seek alternative employment.

Yes, I asked for X after-tax, they gave me pre-tax signing bonus.

Told my manager and he fixed it immediately.

How long have you been there?

You can complain, but it sounds like you already agreed to whatever you agreed to.