My manager told me he wanted to give me a one time bonus since his manager gave him one (even though we both make the max to receive a bonus). Basically, they have pay ranges for certain position and if your over 3% of the max you don't get a bonus or pay raise. Both of us have been like this for 5 years and haven't received a merit raise or bonus. But his manager said she would "make it happen". However, he submitted it and HR nixed it. I was told I wasn't getting a bonus.

I checked my paycheck today and its there after they told me I wasn't getting it. I mentioned it to my manager and now he is going to talk to his manager. He didn't get his yet. I'm wondering if I should have kept my mouth shut! I'm taking they will want me to return it?