What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Live and work in WI, company is in IN.
We are paid commissions 60 days following the close of a 2 month period. For example, my commission for January and February would be paid at the end of April.
I was paid a 10% commission rate for several years. On August 17, 2008, I was informed that the new commission rate would be 5% effective September 1st. At the end of October, I received a check for the July-August sales period and this check was calculated at the 5% rate.
My contention is that my employer cannot retroactively cut my pay. I earned the July-August commissions while the pay rate was 10% and I should be paid at that rate for that period.
It seems obvious to me that this practice is illegal. Can anyone help me understand if this is governed by a Federal law or is it state controlled?
Thank you.
We are paid commissions 60 days following the close of a 2 month period. For example, my commission for January and February would be paid at the end of April.
I was paid a 10% commission rate for several years. On August 17, 2008, I was informed that the new commission rate would be 5% effective September 1st. At the end of October, I received a check for the July-August sales period and this check was calculated at the 5% rate.
My contention is that my employer cannot retroactively cut my pay. I earned the July-August commissions while the pay rate was 10% and I should be paid at that rate for that period.
It seems obvious to me that this practice is illegal. Can anyone help me understand if this is governed by a Federal law or is it state controlled?
Thank you.