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Is it legal for my boss to not pay me for time worked?


I work a sales job. We get paid commision and a draw. I did not meet my sales goal last month. This month my goal is higher to make up for last month's lack of sales. (After I meet this higher goal, that is when I make my commision). I am scheduled to work in the store on certain days, so I am working regardless if I am selling or not. If I leave this position between paydays, I know he will not pay me for the time I have worked in the store, because I haven't sold enough to cover my check. Is this legal?

so sorry but this is the downside of working commission/draw.. suggest if you do not like it seek greener pastures.
I'm not exactly sure how commission works, but I'm assuming its similar to tips. With tips, they can pay you as low as $2.20 an hour, but your tips should make it even out to at least minimum wage. If you are NOT hitting minimum wage after tips, the company has to make it up to equal min. wage.

Commission may be different, but my friend works at a jewelry store and he gets paid hourly PLUS commission. I don't know where you live or the labor laws there, but in my area, you HAVE to be paid for the time you work, although it does NOT have to be over min. wage.

If I were you, I'd check into labor laws. They should be posted in your work place. If you are in america, they legally HAVE to post labor laws in a visible place for all employees to read.
Yes, it is. Thats the downside of a commission/draw pay scheme.
That is why you should never take a commission only type job. It is not only legal, but very common.
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