Commission refused to be paid

[dblnklamg]

I worked full time for the construction company and was given a ultimatum to either work there for $15 an hour and quit college or i needed to leave on feb 22, 2008. I left. School is more important. Before my leaving, they were fine with my school schedule in the beginning. During my employment, I sold a project for an end result of about $100,000.00. In which I had a $5000.00 commission envolved. When I left, I asked for my commission up front. They stated that I would be paid my comission after the project was complete. I did everything for the project to ensure timely schedule and everything. When I was let go, I was told in order to keep my commission, I would have to return, unpaid, and finish the CAD submittals, contract work, and stay in the loop of the project because I knew and understood the project and not anyone else. I gave them my word and did just that. I went back finished the work and kept in touch. I have written emails to both my ex company and the project manager of the project I sold to stay in the loop. About 2 months ago, I wrote another email asking about the project and if there was any meetings or anything that I need to do or help with on this project. I received a reply that nothing was needed of me at this time but they would let me know. About a month ago, I wrote another email about my commission and project status, and they stated that more work was added and that i might have to come down and help sort out what was in the first two contracts verus the new contract additions. I said I would help out.Today I found out that the project was finished. I wrote my old company to ask when I would be able to pick up my comission for the project. I got an email in return stating that the job was a loss, the comissions should rightfully go to someone else for "taking over" the project and that I was not going to be paid a dime and i should just forget about it. Do I have any rights or anything I can do in this situation? Any help would be great Thanks again

 

[cbg]

You can contact the DOL in your unnamed state and ask them how commissions should be handled in this case.

 

[dblnklamg]

Thanks alot. I'll give it a try...

 

[dblnklamg]

I spoke to the DOL today and they said to fill a wage claim form and that it should work out ok. Thanks for your help