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Remote Work Legal Issues — commission payments suddenly stopped

Started by anon_business_owner_2024 · Jun 29, 2024 · 2,331 views · 18 replies
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anon_business_owner_2024 OP

I've been trying to resolve this on my own but I'm stuck.

commission payments suddenly stopped. I've been dealing with this for about 2 months now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 4 years. My position is exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

What are the risks if I pursue this? What's the likely timeline?

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throwaway_contractor_IL

Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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Mod_TermsLaw Moderator

I specialize in this area of law. Here's my take on the legal issues.

This is a common situation and the law is fairly clear. Under OSHA regulations, a safety violation.

The practical consideration here is cost vs. potential recovery. For disputes under $10K, small claims court is often the best route.

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newbie_freelancer_TX

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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RemoteWorker_EU

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

What worked for me was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. It took 2-4 months but was worth it.

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EstatePlanner_AZ

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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AgentBroker_TX

Been there. Here's what I learned.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.

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DevOps_Seattle

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 3-6 months to resolve. The key was having everything documented.

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need_help_buyer_CA

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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newbie_creator_today

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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need_help_buyer_question

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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FreelancerKate

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.

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ConsumerAdvocate

Not a lawyer, but I have direct experience with this.

In my case, it took about 4-8 months to resolve. The key was filing with the appropriate government agency.

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need_help_business_owner_OH

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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NursePractitioner_LA

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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confused_parent_2023

I work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.

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newbie_student_WA

Following this thread — I'm in a very similar situation. Would love to hear how it turns out.

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seeking_advice_buyer_OH

Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.

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NurseUnion_Rep

I've seen this play out several times in my field.

I ended up escalating to a supervisor/manager, which cost about $1-3 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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