Does an employer have to make commission payments monthly?
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Does an employer have to make commission payments monthly?
My employer is spotty at paying commissions in the first place and since he caught
up last month, said he would pay quarterly moving forward, another rep is paid
monthly, can he do this?
Asked on September 22, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, Illinois
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
There is no law setting the frequency or timing of commission payments. Therefore, unless you have a written employment or commission agreement specifying this (if you do have such a written agreement, it is enforceable as per its plain terms), your employer may change the timing, frequency, etc. of commission payments; it is up to the employer when to pay these, in the absence of a contract.
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