Sony Slugged with Pay Cuts

Sony Playstation 3Wages Frozen, Bonuses Cut

Sony is one of the larger victims of the continued economic slump, and with almost all facets of its business in a bind, including its Playstation division, Sony executives are now taking measures that will impact all employees.

According to a Reuters report that cites the Nikkei business newspaper, all employee salaries will be frozen beginning in April for one year.  For managers, pay will be cut ten to twenty percent.

With all the talk of excessive bonuses on Capitol Hill right now regarding AIG, Sony will also significantly slash bonuses.  Workers will see their bonus drop a third, netting only four months’ extra pay, down from six.  Managers will see bonus cuts of up to 40 percent.  Executives will also see major cuts in salary and bonus pay.

All of this is ahead of expectations that the company will lose $2.65 billion for the fiscal year.

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