§88-21.5  Compensation.  Unless a
different meaning is plainly required by context, as used in this part,
"compensation" means normal periodic payments of money for service
the right to which accrues on a regular basis in proportion to the service
performed; overtime, differentials, and supplementary payments; bonuses and
lump sum salary supplements; and elective salary reduction contributions under
sections 125, 403(b), and 457(b) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended.  Bonuses and lump sum salary supplements shall be deemed earned when
payable; provided that bonuses or lump sum salary supplements in excess of
one-twelfth of compensation for the twelve months prior to the month in which
the bonus or lump sum salary supplement is payable, exclusive of overtime,
bonuses, and lump sum salary supplements, shall be deemed earned:



(1)  During the period agreed-upon by the employer and
employee, but in any event over a period of not less than twelve months; or



(2)  In the absence of an agreement between the
employer and the employee, over the twelve months prior to the date on which
the bonus or lump sum salary supplement is payable. [L 2004, c 182, §2]