change of pay, salary & accrued vacation

[blueboxman]

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

I was recently told on Friday my salary is changing to a 100% comission structure. I am curious about a few points. 1. My employer is based in Ohio and I am a remote worker living in MI. Which state law should I become familiar with? 2. Was told that I can either take the 100% commission rate or my last pay. Considering this notice was at the end of a pay week, shouldn't I get paid my salary rate and then be able to switch over to that 100% rate? 3. Considering I am now a 100% commission employee, should I receive my accrued vacation time while being a salary employee?What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

[pattytx]

1. Where your base of operations is-Michigan.

2. Are you an outside salesperson?
[url]http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/regs/compliance/fairpay/fs17f_outsidesales.pdf[/url]

You must receive prior notification of a decrease in compensation before the hours are worked at the decreased rate. But since you were given the choice, just choose "current salary". Simple.

3. Accrued vacation is not dependent on your pay method. Are you asking how your pay will be calculated when you take vacation under the "commission only" calculations?

[blueboxman]

1. Thank you for the state clarification.
2. I am considered an outside employee.
3. My question actually refers to the fact that since I accrued vacation under the salary position and now will not under the comission position, shouldn't I receive that accrued vacation pay now or would that take affect if I am terminated/resign?

[pattytx]

No, they do not have to cash out your accrued vacation just because the compensation plan has changed.

However, I would ask how your pay will be calculated going forward when you take vacation. If the answer is "it will be unpaid", then you can certainly ask for a cash-out now and see what they say.