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Iamupset
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What is the name of your state? Illinois
I was recently employed as an account executive for a local manufacturing company. My compensation structure was a draw against commissions. The person I was reporting to made a habit of calling me "Inexperienced" in front of peers, and in one on one conversations. I have 12 years of experience in the industry but, at the time had minimum experience in a sales capacity. I was also lied to in regards to a potential client, was given an existing account list with either names, addresses, or phone numbers missing, estimates on my projects took at times, 3 to 4 days to complete resulting in loss of business.
After approx 4 months on the job, I felt that I could not succeed under the conditions at that company. I quickly accepted an offer with another company and resigned without notice. My employment was "At will". The former employer has been refusing to pay me for the two week period prior to my resignation. Claiming that I have left the company in a position of liabilty, and also stating that my resignation was "Unprofessional". The company even went as far as making the direct deposit into my bank account on the date that I was to be paid. They then went into my account later that day and reversed the deposit without my authorization. This could have put me in serious financial problems. If I did not check my account online 3 or 4 times that day, I would have just proceeded to cut checks for billls, assuming the money was there.
Either way, I understand that my pay structure was basically a loan from the company to cover living expenses, etc. This money was to basically be repaid through sales generated. But, I should be entitled to that money since I was representing the company to existing and prospective clients during the two week period prior to my resignation. I have filed a claim with the Dept. of Labor...The former employer has protested and I am currently waiting for the outcome from my rebuttal. I fear that this claim is not going to go far. Is there any other actions I can take?? What other routes can I go to get the money owed, and at this point, interest on that amount???
Someone out there, please help!!!!
I was recently employed as an account executive for a local manufacturing company. My compensation structure was a draw against commissions. The person I was reporting to made a habit of calling me "Inexperienced" in front of peers, and in one on one conversations. I have 12 years of experience in the industry but, at the time had minimum experience in a sales capacity. I was also lied to in regards to a potential client, was given an existing account list with either names, addresses, or phone numbers missing, estimates on my projects took at times, 3 to 4 days to complete resulting in loss of business.
After approx 4 months on the job, I felt that I could not succeed under the conditions at that company. I quickly accepted an offer with another company and resigned without notice. My employment was "At will". The former employer has been refusing to pay me for the two week period prior to my resignation. Claiming that I have left the company in a position of liabilty, and also stating that my resignation was "Unprofessional". The company even went as far as making the direct deposit into my bank account on the date that I was to be paid. They then went into my account later that day and reversed the deposit without my authorization. This could have put me in serious financial problems. If I did not check my account online 3 or 4 times that day, I would have just proceeded to cut checks for billls, assuming the money was there.
Either way, I understand that my pay structure was basically a loan from the company to cover living expenses, etc. This money was to basically be repaid through sales generated. But, I should be entitled to that money since I was representing the company to existing and prospective clients during the two week period prior to my resignation. I have filed a claim with the Dept. of Labor...The former employer has protested and I am currently waiting for the outcome from my rebuttal. I fear that this claim is not going to go far. Is there any other actions I can take?? What other routes can I go to get the money owed, and at this point, interest on that amount???
Someone out there, please help!!!!