Delay in Paying Commissions

While it would be impossible to calculate final pay of a commission until the sale is complete and payments are received. “A majority of states have wage payment laws that outline the specific requirements for the payment of commissions to terminated employees,“ according to SHRM.

Employment agreements may also list how it was agreed upon at the hiring stage. This must be reviewed to make sure the company follows through with their responsibilities of the legal contract.

Communication with the employee is important so they don’t assume you don’t plan to pay. A conversation during termination that lays out the plan for payment is needed and so is follow-up during the duration of time until the final payment is sent.