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QUESTION: I have a number of key employees with large remuneration packages who are usually awarded bonuses at the year end. Their performance this year has been outstanding, however with so much uncertainty about the future I need to preserve cash and curtail discretionary spending. I am even considering if salary reductions will be necessary, so I will be unable to pay them this years’ bonus.

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