Legal Question in Business Law in Ohio

I am an independent sales consultant (file as 1099), for a software firm and part of a team of 10 sales consultants where part of our company lead generation is distributed to us from online searches via google from our administrator. I was an employee of the company for 2 years and contractor status for the last year. I am to receive leads as any other of the sales team per my contract. My income, regardless of economy, has been significantly effected due to leads not being properly distributed to me for almost a year now. These leads are obviously not guaranteed income but are 50% of sales revenues. I have records of leads I've received from all 3 years. I have continually made attempts to resolve this issue with our VP Sales yet with no resolve. I'm interested if Ohio law has any protection here. Thank you.


Asked on 11/09/09, 5:54 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
J. Norman Stark J. Norman Stark , Attorney, Architect

Dear Inquirer: Resolution of your question, together with your legal rights, will be governed by the terms of any written agreement or contract you have with your employer. And, unless you can prove, clearly, that you are entitled to certain leads, etc., you have no claim. While this may be unfortunate for you. it is, nevertheless, the basic contract law.

I urge you to seek a second legal opinion. But, that's my opinion. Good luck..

Sincerely,

J. Norman Stark, Cleveland, OH.

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Answered on 11/15/09, 9:45 am


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