Wage and Hour FAQs

• Q: What rights do I have to compensation if I am hired based on sales commission?
  A: In some states, you are entitled to a written agreement with your employer if you are hired for a position in which you will be paid based on sales … More
• Q: What percentage of my sales commission can my employer take?
  A: Sales commissions can be calculated in a number of ways, including a straight percentage of the costs of the goods sold, or some combination of sales revenues and a … More
• Q: How can I file a claim against my employer for an unpaid sales commission?
  A: If you are unable to resolve a claim against your employer for an unpaid sales commission informally, you should contact an experienced employment lawyer for advice … More
• Q: What if my employer is not paying me for my sales commissions?
  A: If you have been unsuccessful in speaking with your employer informally about unpaid sales commissions, you should consider writing a formal demand letter setting … More
• Q: What rights do I have to collect unpaid sales commissions after leaving my company?
  A: In recent years, many states have enacted specific laws that set forth timeframes and guidelines for sales representatives to collect unpaid sales commissions from … More
• Q: Under what circumstances can a final paycheck be withheld under Oklahoma law?
  A: There are no circumstances under which an employer can totally withhold a final paycheck under Oklahoma law; employers are typically required to issue a final … More
• Q: What recourse does an employee have under Oklahoma law if he or she is unable to obtain his or her final paycheck from a former employer?
  A: If an employee is unable to obtain his or her final paycheck from a former employer, the employee can file a complaint with the Oklahoma Department of Labor, Wage and … More
• Q: What are the rules on final paychecks in Pennsylvania?
  A: Generally, under 43 Pa. Cons. Stat. Ann. § 260.5, an employer must issue a final paycheck to an employee who has been terminated on or before the next regularly … More
• Q: When is the final paycheck due when an employee is fired under South Carolina law?
  A: As per S.C. Codified Laws § 41-10-50, when an employee is fired, the employer must give a final paycheck to him or her within forty-eight (48) hours, or on the … More
• Q: What recourse does an employee have under South Carolina law if he or she is unable to obtain his or her final paycheck from a former employer?
  A: If an employee is unable to obtain his or her final paycheck from a former employer, the employee can file a complaint with the South Carolina Department of Labor, … More