Wage/Commission Disputes In New York
Your hard work and effort are not always reflected in your paycheck. If you believe your company shortchanged you on sales commissions, denied overtime pay or otherwise cheated you, we at Sack & Sack, Attorneys at Law, will fight for your rights.
Serving New York City and Long Island, we represent sales representatives, hourly workers, salaried employees and independent contractors in wage and compensation disputes. We invite you to a free initial consultation to discuss your situation, your rights and your legal recourse.
Wage And Hour Disputes
Our founding attorney, Jonathan Sack, represents individuals and groups of hourly or salaried workers who were taken advantage of by chiseling employers. In fact, his first solo case – and the case that launched his career and reputation – was a class action lawsuit on behalf of female grocery store clerks who were systematically underpaid in violation of New York law. He handles the full gamut of wage and salary claims:
- Failure to pay overtime
- Misclassification of employees as exempt (from overtime)
- Misclassifying “independent contractors” who are really employees
- Failure to provide or pay workers for breaks
- Failure to extend benefits
- Forcing employees to share tips with management
- Disputes over bonuses and incentives
With the guidance of our trusted attorney, you can move forward with your case with confidence.
Sales Commission Disputes
We also have an attorney who has authored numerous books on employment law, including manuals for sales professionals. As part of his law practice, he chiefly represents sales reps and sales associations in contract negotiations or in breach of contract disputes when they were cheated out of rightful commissions. He has recovered compensation for manufacturing reps, pharmaceutical reps, investment traders, auto parts salesmen, roofing contractors and a wide range of people whose families and livelihoods depend on commission.
He has handled disputes over commissions, as well as litigation over base pay-plus-commission contracts, qualified leads, sales quotas and performance incentives.
Giving You The Answers You Need
At Sack & Sack, Attorneys at Law, our attorney and our team have dealt with a wide array of employment law cases. As such, we have a deep pool of knowledge and experience to draw from when it comes to helping you with your legal concerns. Here are some questions we frequently run into.
Can my employer refuse to pay earned commissions in New York City or on Long Island?
Generally no. If you met the terms of your commission plan, New York law expects timely payment. Disputes often pop up when an employer changes the plan midstream, delays payout, says a deal didn’t “qualify,” or claims you left before the draw or true‑up date. Pull your agreement and pay records, then speak with a New York wage lawyer about your options.
What evidence helps in a New York wage or commission dispute?
Start with the paper trail you already have: pay stubs, commission plans, offer letters, emails, texts, calendars, timesheets, CRM screenshots, bonus rules and payroll reports. Records that show the sale, the formula and the missing payout matter most. In many New York City and Long Island cases, you can also request additional records from the employer once a claim begins.
Can I bring a claim if my employer withheld a bonus or incentive in New York?
Maybe. It often turns on how the bonus was promised and earned under your plan or policy. If the company moved the goalposts after you did the work or treated a clear incentive as optional at payout time, you may have a claim in New York City or Nassau and Suffolk counties. Have a lawyer review the written terms, emails and past payout history.
Can multiple employees file together in New York City or on Long Island?
Yes, in the right circumstances. When the same pay practice affects a group – like unpaid overtime, off‑the‑clock work, misclassification, tip skimming or a uniform commission rule – workers can pursue a collective or class case. Group filings can make economic sense in New York courts and often help surface company‑wide proof.
You Deserve To Be Paid Every Dollar You Earn
Do you have a wage or commission dispute? We offer a free consultation and take many cases on a value-added contingency – no attorney fees unless you come out ahead for having hired us. Call us at 212-702-9000 or contact us online.