You Earned Your Commission – Our Attorneys Can Help You Fight For It

When executed in good faith, commission agreements can be highly beneficial for both employers and commissioned workers alike. The promise of a commission can motivate workers to increase sales or improve productivity, resulting in both better pay and higher profits. Unfortunately, however, commission agreements can be confusing or poorly worded, giving dishonest employers an opportunity to cheat their workers out of money that they are entitled to.

If you suspect or know that your employer has violated your commission agreement or otherwise violated labor laws, contact our skilled legal team at Cohelan Khoury & Singer. We fight for the rights of workers throughout California, including those with unpaid commission claims and other wage-and-hour disputes.

Common Allegations In Unpaid Commissions Lawsuits

If you believe you have not received the commissions you earned, you are not alone. Many workers have faced similar issues. Our attorneys can represent you in litigation that includes allegations like the following:

• Failure to pay earned commissions: You might claim that your employer did not pay you commissions you rightfully earned according to your employment agreement.
• Misclassification of employee status: Sometimes, employers misclassify workers as independent contractors or exempt employees to avoid paying commissions.
• Improper calculation of commissions: This includes allegations that your employer used incorrect sales figures or percentages to calculate your commission, resulting in lower payments.
• Unlawful deductions from commissions: Your employer made unauthorized deductions or “chargebacks” from your commissions, such as for returns or company losses.
• Delay in payment of commissions: Employers are sometimes accused of delaying commission payments beyond the period specified in the employment agreement.
• Failure to pay commissions after ending employment: Your employer did not pay you the commissions you earned before you left (by quitting or getting fired), which is typically required by law and employment agreements.
• Failure to pay commission during the probationary period: Typically, your employer cannot withhold commissions earned during the initial period of employment when you are considered a “probationary” employee.
• Violation of commission agreements: Your employer did not follow the terms laid out in your commission agreement, whether written or verbal.
• Failure to provide commission statements: Employers are required to provide detailed statements showing how commissions are calculated. Failure to do so can be a basis for a lawsuit.

If your employer engaged in any of these actions with you, chances are good that they have done the same to other commissioned employees. Our attorneys are highly experienced in both individual and class-action litigation. During your initial consultation, they can discuss the potential for expanding the scope of your lawsuit.

Let Our Attorneys Help You Understand Your Rights – Contact Us Today

From our San Diego office, Cohelan Khoury & Singer advocates for workers throughout California. To schedule your free initial consultation, give us a call at 888-652-2201 or submit an online contact form.