Business Pitch Dictionary by pitch.dog
Performance, pay & rewards · Working

Graded vesting

Also called: ratable vesting

ELI5

Vesting in periodic portions over time.

Used in conversation

“Who is accountable for graded vesting, and who is affected by it?”

Pitch context

You will see “Graded vesting” in organisation plans, workforce reviews, change programmes and people reports when the discussion reaches performance, pay & rewards.

Why it matters: In performance, pay & rewards, a loose definition can change rights, obligations, approval, disclosure or enforceability.

Caution

Meaning, enforceability and required process vary by jurisdiction and agreement; this definition is not legal advice.

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