Thorlabs, Inc. Referral Bonus Program for Tech/Product Roles

Thorlabs, Inc. offers a structured referral bonus program designed to attract top talent through employee networks. This program incentivizes current employees to refer qualified candidates for open positions, including tech and product roles, by offering financial bonuses.

Referral Bonus Structure

• Tech/Product Roles:

  • Bonus Amount: Employees can earn up to $2,000 for successful referrals in technical and product-related positions.
  • Disbursement: The bonus is typically paid out in two installments:
    • First Installment: 50% of the bonus after the referred candidate completes 90 days of employment.
    • Second Installment: The remaining 50% after the candidate completes six months of employment.

• Other Roles:

  • Bonus Amount: For non-tech roles, the referral bonus varies but generally ranges from $500 to $1,500.
  • Disbursement: Similar to tech roles, payouts are made in two installments at the 90-day and six-month marks.

Eligibility Criteria

• Referring Employees:
  • Must be full-time employees at Thorlabs, Inc.
  • Should not be directly involved in the hiring decision for the referred candidate.
• Referred Candidates:
  • Must be new to the company (not a former employee or contractor).
  • Should not have been in the recruitment process for the same role within the last 12 months.

Program Rules

• The referral must be submitted through the official referral portal or system used by Thorlabs, Inc.
• If multiple employees refer the same candidate, the bonus is awarded to the employee whose referral was received first.
• Bonuses are considered taxable income and will be processed through regular payroll.

Benefits of the Referral Program

• For Employees: Provides an opportunity to earn additional income while helping to shape the company culture by bringing in qualified colleagues.