That is the approach that worked for me -- like "I was expecting this raise to be like $10,000, not $1,400, because things have worked out so well." Ideally yo

That is the approach that worked for me -- like "I was expecting this raise to be like $10,000, not $1,400, because things have worked out so well." Ideally you would just schedule a meeting on your own and say "I want to discuss something that was in the contract I signed. Look here..." Seems easier than it is, but when you have a clear business case like that, direct communication is really effective. It works because it says to your boss, "I think of you as someone who keeps his promises, so I'm reminding you of this one." The note on the review starts off on the wrong foot. By accusing them of not honoring terms in contracts, you trigger a defensive reaction -- part "I'm not a bad person", part "Am I going to get sued?" No need to be adversarial when you could be partners.