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Wage Theft in warehouse — commission payments suddenly stopped

Started by throwaway_investor_WA · Jan 21, 2025 · 1,858 views · 19 replies
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throwaway_investor_WA OP

I'm in a difficult situation and trying to figure out my next steps.

commission payments suddenly stopped. I've been dealing with this for about 7 weeks now and the situation isn't improving.

I have worked at this company for 11 years. My position is non-exempt and I do not have a written employment agreement beyond the standard offer letter.

Has anyone been through something similar? What worked for you?

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anon_homeowner_question

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

FT
first_time_investor_2024

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

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frustrated_employee_FL

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

JC
just_curious_creator_IL

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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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.

Before taking legal action, consider sending a formal demand letter. In many cases, this alone resolves the issue.

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seeking_advice_investor_today

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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first_time_creator_legal

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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ConsumerAdvocate

I went through almost the exact same thing.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

CA
ConsumerAdvocate

I've dealt with this before.

The biggest mistake people make in this situation is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.

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NursePractitioner_LA

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

I ended up filing with the appropriate government agency, which cost about $4-8 but saved me a lot more in the long run.

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confused_renter_advice

Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.

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LandlordTom_TX

I've dealt with this before.

What worked for me was escalating to a supervisor/manager. It took 1-3 months but was worth it.

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AgentBroker_TX

Been there. Here's what I learned.

What worked for me was having everything documented. It took 3-6 months but was worth it.

CM
ContractorMike_CA

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.

AF
asking_for_friend_creator_2026

NAL, but from what I've read, you should send a written demand. That said, definitely get a lawyer to look at the specifics.

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RemoteWorker_EU

I've dealt with this before.

In my case, it took about 2-4 months to resolve. The key was hiring an attorney to send the initial letter.

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frustrated_seller_advice

I had a similar issue and ended up consulting with an attorney. It was worth the $200-300 for the initial consultation just to understand my rights.

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help_me_homeowner_legal

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

HM
help_me_student_legal

This happened to me too. Have you tried filing a complaint with the relevant agency? In my case they investigated and it got resolved without needing a lawyer.

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