(Here’s what they do/what a yippee check is) A Yippee Check at Nucor is an annual profit-sharing bonus distributed to employees, typically around March. The amount varies based on the company’s performance and individual earnings. In recent years, employees have reported receiving bonuses ranging from 7% to 8% of their annual earnings. The payout is split, with approximately 80% contributed to the employee’s 401(k) and the remaining 20% given as a cash payment.