Legal Question in Employment Law in Florida

Re: Withheld pay

He cannot withhold your pay. You should consult with local counsel or feel free to contact my office.

Re: Withheld pay

The rule in Florida is that an employee who earns commissions upon sale and is paid upon receipt of the clients' payment will be entitled to post-termination commisions unless there is a written agreement to the contrary or there is a standard in the industry indicating these commissions are not paid. There is a statute in Florida which could entitle you to three times the commission amount owed if the employer does not pay within 30 days of termination. It doesn't matter for purposes of this statute whether you quit or were fired, or whether you gave notice. This would only be relevant if there is a written agreement indicating you will not be paid post-termination commissions unless you give proper notice. You are also entitled to attorney's fees for collection of unpaid wages and commissions are wages for purposes of this statute.

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Re: Withheld pay

Whether he owes you any money depends on your contract with the company. Take a look at what you signed or the company regulations and policies that were provided to you when you started work. Leaving a company without proper notice can be a hardship on an employer and can cause unnecessary costs to the business.