Compton v. Shopko Stores, Inc.

Compton was employed by Shopko in various executive capacities from April, 1968, until the date of his discharge. Shopko had unilaterally established an Executive Bonus Plan. Under the terms of the plan, those executives employed by the company at the close of its fiscal year received bonus payments in accordance with the provisions of the plan. The fiscal year for Shopko ended on the last Sunday in February.

Compton had participated in the bonus plan for the fiscal years 1969-1970 to 1973-1974, both inclusive. He was discharged for good cause on December 27, 1974. The 1974-1975 fiscal year of…