The phrase "a certain compensation" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a specific type or amount of compensation that is not precisely defined but is understood in context.
Example: "The company offered a certain compensation for the additional hours worked during the project."
Alternatives: "a specific compensation" or "a particular compensation".
It's not a certain compensation scheme or talent-management practice.
I have no issue with the SEC establishing that investors must individually approve as part of the annual shareholders meeting the compensation package of each and every employee not just executives earning above a certain compensation threshold.
The general principle established by all the old cases, is, that where the contract is entire, as where A agrees to do a certain thing, for which B is to make a certain compensation, the doing of the tiling by A is a condition precedent, and he has no remedy until he has fully performed his part.
This is the case when an individual raises the effort level to achieve a certain compensation level (income effect).
Behavioral science has shown that 'happiness' however you might want to define that flattens out once people reach a certain compensation.
When companies can't meet a certain compensation level, they often try to make up for it with unconventional benefits, but is the presence of a spa really going to trump other deciding factors?
He is returning certain compensation to the company as a result of a requirement under" the law.
A greedy sales "hero" who threatens to leave unless they are given certain compensation or titles can break a deal.
The gracious-living company also gave Lyne some $447,000 to compensate for her forfeit of certain compensation awards vis-à-vis her prior position with ABC owner The Walt Disney Co.. Lyne is taking the reins as the company seems to be finally turning the corner after its eponymous founder's conviction.
Whether this is good or bad depends on whether you believe in the basic laws of economics: Employers are willing to pay a certain total compensation, whether as wages or benefits; if benefits become less attractive they will substitute an equivalent amount of cash.
Despite their limitations, the video-based results showed a certain risk compensation effect.
