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I Am A Commissioned Salesperson and Was Terminated. When Must My Final Wages Be Paid?

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Your employer cannot wait until the customary time for calculating the commissions of current employees or to delay payment of such earned commissions until the next regularly scheduled payday. If your commissions have been "earned" on or before the date of your termination, your employer must pay your commissions on the date of the termination in the case of a discharge or a voluntary quit with more than 72 hours prior notice, or within 72 hours of the termination of the employment relationship in the case of a voluntary quit without such prior notice. 

If the commission has not yet been earned at the time of termination and is awaiting the completion of some legal condition precedent, for example, receipt of the customer's payment, the commission must be paid to you immediately upon completion of the condition precedent.

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Silvia Luna, Esq.

Silvia Luna, Esq., founded Luna Legal Firm with one goal: to provide compassionate, bilingual legal services to individuals and small businesses in need. With years of experience in employment law, personal injury, and business consulting, Silvia is dedicated to making sure her clients feel heard, understood, and protected. She’s not just your lawyer—she’s your advocate, partner, and guide through every legal challenge.