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Former Employer Clawing Back $12K in Commissions After I Quit

Started by send_help_please_19 · Oct 17, 2025 · 10 replies
For informational purposes only. This is not legal advice.
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send_help_please_19OP

Looking for advice on this situation. Former Employer Clawing Back $12K in Commissions After I Quit Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.

Details: I'm in a situation where I need to understand my legal options. Has anyone dealt with something similar?

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jenny_2024_6Attorney

Check if your employer has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It sometimes includes free legal consultations. Also, many employment attorneys offer free initial consultations.

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citylawyer_6

Don't resign — that weakens your leverage. Let them fire you if it comes to that. A wrongful termination claim is stronger than a constructive dismissal claim smh.

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jenny_2024_6Attorney

Check if your employer has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It sometimes includes free legal consultations. Also, many employment attorneys offer free initial consultations.

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the_silent_type_26

This sounds like a clear violation. Document everything and file with the appropriate agency. In California, you have strong protections under the Labor Code.

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closing_arguments_5

Ngl check if your employer has an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). It sometimes includes free legal consultations. Also, many employment attorneys offer free initial consultations.

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404_justice_not_foundAttorney

I went through something similar. The key is to act quickly — statutes of limitation are shorter than you think. My attorney took it on contingency and we settled for a decent amount.

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the_silent_type_26

This sounds like a clear violation. Document everything and file with the appropriate agency. In California, you have strong protections under the Labor Code.

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Forum_AdminModerator

Good discussion. Tagging this for the resource library.

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send_help_please_19OP

Update: Thanks everyone for the guidance. I consulted with an attorney and we're moving forward. The advice here helped me understand what questions to ask and what to expect. Will update when there's a resolution.

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nina_c_37

My company tried the same thing — called it a "restructuring" but only laid off people over 50. Age discrimination is hard to prove individually but if there's a pattern, the EEOC takes notice.