Compensation Disputes

Southfield, Michigan, Compensation Dispute Attorney

Compensation disputes often arise in an employment relationship over issues such as overtime pay, bonuses, commissions, and other salary and non-salary aspects of pay for work completed. To schedule a consultation with an experienced Michigan employment law attorney regarding compensation issues, contact Sommers Schwartz.

A Sales Representative is Worth His or Her Hire — Through Commissions

When a sales representative spends months or years developing a potential or on-going customer, and sells multiple-year re-orders, it seems fair in most cases for that sales representative to receive commissions over the entire life of the re-orders. Some employers, however, insist on cutting off commissions after a sales consultant no longer works at the same company.

When there is No Post-Termination Commission Agreement in Place

If there was no solid post-termination commission agreement in place, a sales consultant is strongly advised to consult with an employment lawyer. Discuss strategies for approaching decision-makers at the place of employment to discuss or negotiate compensation disputes such as the hypothetical case described above. Given that sales income is not usually salary-based, there are strong arguments in favor of extending commissions over the full life cycle of the sale.

A Reputable Employment Lawyer on Your Side Can Make the Difference

Employment law attorneys of Sommers Schwartz are experienced and proficient at analyzing, strategizing, negotiating, and litigating compensation disputes having to do with overtime pay, bonuses, commission, and wages. Talk with an employment lawyers at Sommers Schwartz either before or after a compensation dispute regarding expense reimbursement or an incomplete paycheck matter comes to light. Contact us by phone or e-mail.