Almost Jones
Junior Member
What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Massachusetts
I have just resigned from my current software sales position. I am still owed substantial prior commissions from Q4 of 2013. My employer presented my Q4 earnings verbally and in a written email/spreadsheet format back in January. He was clear that these were my earnings (on 6 closed deals) and they will eventually be paid out to me. Of note, is that the company is not doing well financially and has asked all employees to wait until mid-year for the catch-up commissions to be paid in-full.
Yesterday, when reviewing my final payout, I was told that the company is now taking away 4 of the 6 deals stating I was not directly involved in these sales and thus would not earn commission on them. My question is whether or not this is legal as the earnings were already formally presented to me back in January. In addition, there is nothing in my commissions plan pertaining to "discretion". It states I am to earn a specific % on all North American sales revenue. Whose side is the law on in this situation?
Much obliged for any feedback.
I have just resigned from my current software sales position. I am still owed substantial prior commissions from Q4 of 2013. My employer presented my Q4 earnings verbally and in a written email/spreadsheet format back in January. He was clear that these were my earnings (on 6 closed deals) and they will eventually be paid out to me. Of note, is that the company is not doing well financially and has asked all employees to wait until mid-year for the catch-up commissions to be paid in-full.
Yesterday, when reviewing my final payout, I was told that the company is now taking away 4 of the 6 deals stating I was not directly involved in these sales and thus would not earn commission on them. My question is whether or not this is legal as the earnings were already formally presented to me back in January. In addition, there is nothing in my commissions plan pertaining to "discretion". It states I am to earn a specific % on all North American sales revenue. Whose side is the law on in this situation?
Much obliged for any feedback.