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won't pay me my commisions

I was sub contracting for a promotional advertising company and commisions changed so I left. Now the owner won't pay me on the checks she has recieved and deposited in her account cause she is mad I am gone and she said she will do it around July 1st 2008 Thats on her own sweet time what can I o


Asked on 6/13/08, 2:57 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Harrison Berger Harrison, APC

Re: won't pay me my commisions

If the amount owed is small enough, you can sue in small claims. If not, you will likely need to retain a lawyer. Perhaps the lawyer can take the case on a contingency fee.

Do you have anything in writing from the company saying why they are not paying you? If it's for a non-legitimate reason, you may be able to sue for conversion and recover punitive damages.

You may want to send a letter first to set them up. The letter should include certain statements to get the company to respond. Depending on the amount owed, you should have a lawyer draft it.

Many times people pay when they know a lawyer is involved. Why? Because they know they will be soon paying a lawyer too.

Anyway, feel free to call or email with any further questions.

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Answered on 6/14/08, 10:49 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: won't pay me my commisions

If you are owed compensation, file a claim with the Labor Commissioner's office. If it is really a substantial amount, consider hiring an attorney to assist you.

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Answered on 6/13/08, 5:12 pm


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