This is an awards program designed to encourage current employees to refer qualified candidates for employment with Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics in the U.S. If a referral is hired, the referring employee will receive a cash bonus. Please see the bonus distribution timeline below. In addition, the name of the referring employee will be entered in a drawing to be held in September. ERP Referral Bonus Distribution For hourly positions: $600 $300 – First payday after referred candidate begins employment. $300 – Payday after referred candidate completes 6 months of service. For salaried positions: $1,200 $600 – First payday after referred candidate begins employment. $600 – Payday after referred candidate completes 6 months of service. Winners will be notified by the Strategic Staffing Department. Information about the winners will also be posted on the Intranet. Cash bonuses are taxable at the bonus rate of 25% federal, plus Social Security/Medicare and applicable state & local taxes. ERP p