Signing bonus for new job

Everyday Islamic Finance Business and Career Questions
#1

AA

Is it okay to receive a signing bonus for accepting a new job? Is it okay to negotiate or ask for a signing bonus?

#2

Wa alaykum salaam,

Yes, this is acceptable.

Allah knows best

#3

AA,

@Mufti_Faraz_Adam just a quick follow-up - is it also fine if the signing bonus is conditional e.g. if you leave the company before 1 year, then you have to pay it back? JazakAllah

#4

AA, @Mufti_Faraz_Adam just wanted to do a quick follow-up on this, jazakAllah