Wage & Hour

Our practice has recovered commissions for manufacturing representatives, pharmaceutical representatives, independent recruiters, entertainment managers, and a wide range of people who feast or famine on their percentage take from closed sales. These cases generally have a wide array of fact-specific issues resulting in withheld commissions, split commissions, or deals stolen by fellow sales representatives as well as litigation over base pay plus commission contracts, qualified leads, sales quotas, and performance incentives.

The law in these matters is relatively complex, and you should not try to navigate these claims on your own. We have handled the full gamut of wage and commission claims, including:

• Violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Michigan Improved Workforce Opportunity Wage Act (IWOWA), and Michigan Wages and Fringe Benefit Act (WFBA)
• Violations of Michigan Sales Representative Commission Act
• Failure to pay overtime
• Misclassification of employees as exempt (from overtime)
• Misclassifying “independent contractors” who are really employees
• Manipulation of hours and bogus pay (and pay-docking) schemes
• Requiring “off-the-clock” work without pay (e.g., punch-out and continue working, work from home or on-call requirements)
• Forcing employees to share tips with management and kickback schemes
• Disputes over bonuses and incentives
• Drafting, advice, negotiation, and litigation of employment agreements (e.g., pre-employment, independent contractor, non-compete, commission, and severance agreements)

If you are the victim of wage and hour violations, you do not have to suffer or “deal with it.” Our wage attorneys will explain all of your rights, explore every option, and provide you with aggressive representation when needed. We have a proven track record of achieving successful outcomes inside and outside of the courtroom. Contact us today by filling out the form here or call us at (248) 729‑2414.