Employer not paying my commission?
I started with my company as a land acquisitions agent for a development company in Dec 06. We structured an agreement in writing where I would receive a base salary (which has been paid timely) and a commission of 1% - 2% based the purchase price of land acquired. In March we changed direction and began researching and acquiring senior care assets (assisted living communities), out of my realm of expertise. However, I was told verbally that if I brought (X) dollars volume that I would receive (Y) dollars in commission. Five months later we still don’t have a new commission agreement in writing. I have a feeling that my employer may not pay the commission that is owed because I have asked him specifically how much commission would I receive from a large deal that we are currently working on; he never responded. I have signed an employment arbitration agreement. What should I do at this stage to protect my interest? Who should I speak with? What are my rights?
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It would be better to present the contracts and lack thereof to a lawyer to review. If you have nothing in writing, you need to get something fast. In many situations, if it isn't in ink, it isn't..period. Good luck though. It could be that during the transition things are being put on the back burner in order to keep the company afloat.
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