charging employee for mistake

[VeronicaLodge]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? WI

If an employee is paid solely on commission can an employer "charge" or "fine" an employee for mistakes made such as not filling out a section on a form.

Thanks.

 

[pattytx]

Outside sales or inside sales?

 

[VeronicaLodge]

Outside sales or inside sales?

inside,

thanks.

 

[pattytx]

Well, you do know that inside salespersons cannot be paid "commissions only" without taking into account hours worked and, possibly, overtime premium, right?

Having said that, the employee must receive at least minimum wage and overtime pay free and clear. If the commission plan calls for a reduction of the commission based on quality of work (or crappy quality of nonwork), the commission can be reduced, but NOT to below minimum wage, NOR from overtime pay.

 

[VeronicaLodge]

thanks patty!