Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

Re: Commision checks

There is no law on any particular amount of time. Rather, they should pay for all commissions earned, no matter how long it takes, unless there is a policy or agreement to the contrary. For example, many companies have either a policy or a contract with the employees that says commissions will only be paid if the employee is employed by the company. In that case, they usually do not have to pay the commissions once the employee leaves (whether by resignation or discharge). There are some exceptions such as when the employer fires someone right before the commission is due, simply in order to avoid paying the commission. Some courts will deem that a breach of the employment agreement.

If you have been denied significant commissions, it might be worth looking into a bit. I would need more facts to know if you hae a legitimate claim. Feel free to call for a free consultation.

Good luck.

Jeff Sheldon

Jeffrey L. Sheldon, Esquire

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