Wage and Hours Violations in the Workplace
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Unpaid Commissions — Do You Have a Claim for Earned Commissions?

Published March 18, 2024

If someone failed to pay a commission you rightfully earned — as a salesperson, agent, recruiter, or broker — you may have a claim against the person or company that owes you.

Unpaid commissions wage and hour investigation
Steve Levine
By Steve Levine
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Did You Earn and Not Get Paid An Agreed-To Commission?

If someone failed to pay a commission you rightfully earned, you may have a claim against the person or organization who owes you. There are many professionals who rely upon commissions for the bulk of their income, such as real estate agents and brokers, recruiters, salespeople, and others. Unpaid commissions in these types of deals can run into millions of dollars.

Status Active Investigation Attorneys review individual unpaid-commission claims — no class certified
Who May Qualify Commissioned workers Salespeople, agents, brokers, and recruiters owed earned commissions
Estimated Payout Varies
Proof Required Yes A written, verbal, or implied agreement plus records of the commissions owed
It is sadly not uncommon in business for people to not be paid commissions they have worked for. It doesn't matter if the contract is written, verbal or implied — if there was an agreement it may be binding depending on the laws in your state. The perpetrator often assumes that the victim will not pursue legal action because hiring a contract attorney can be costly if they charge fees by the hour. However, there are attorneys who work these types of cases on contingency, meaning they get their payment when and if you get paid, upon settlement.


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