Texas Unpaid Commissions Attorney
Unpaid Commissions
As an employee, when you meet or exceed your sales goals, you should receive the commissions you earned. Yet, some employers fail to pay what they owe their workers, which can lead to frustration and financial hardship.
Employees in Texas have the right to pursue due pay and David Langenfeld, an experienced Texas unpaid commissions attorney, can help you get what you’re lawfully owed.
What Are Commissions?
Commissions are wages earned from meeting/exceeding sales or other performance-based goals as an employee.
In Texas, these are protected under state and federal wage laws.
Which means that if your employer fails to pay your commission, they may be violating your rights.
Examples of Texas Employee Unpaid Commissions
Some forms of unpaid commissions include:
- Failure to Pay – Your employer does not pay your commission.
- Underpayment – Your employer pays only a portion of your commission.
- Delays in Payment – Your employer delays paying commissions beyond what was set forth in your lawful employment contract.
- Unreasonable Deduction – Your employer makes deductions from your commission that were not agreed upon in writing beforehand.
As an employee in Texas, if you’ve experienced any of these cases, you can seek legal recourse and should contact David Langenfeld, a proven Texas unpaid commissions attorney who will fight for your rights.
The Legal Basis for Unpaid Commissions Claims in Texas
Texas law generally views a written/signed employment agreement as a binding contract that employers are bound to abide by regarding commissions.
In cases where an employment contract explicitly details the terms of commission payments, an employer’s failure to fulfill this obligation may be interpreted as a breach of contract. Even when a written agreement is absent, oral agreements regarding commissions are sometimes legally enforceable.
Texas wage laws, specifically the Texas Payday Law, protect workers who are owed wages.
In some cases, employees may also have claims under federal laws like the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), which mandates fair compensation practices.
Do You Have a Valid Claim in Texas for Unpaid Commissions?
In Texas, you may have a lawful claim for unpaid commissions if your employer:
- Didn’t pay you according to your agreed-upon terms of employment
- Made unauthorized deductions from your commission
- Delayed payment or neglected to pay your commission outright despite you completing the work or making the sale
- Promised commissions but didn’t follow through on paying them because of your termination
If you believe your Texas employer (or former employer), owes you commissions, consult with an experienced Texas unpaid commissions attorney to see if you have a valid claim and your best options going forward.
Common Defenses Employers Use in Texas Unpaid Commission Disputes
Here are some reasons employers in Texas often cite to justify withholding commissions:
- Sales Quotas – Claiming the quota/goal was not met, reducing or eliminating the commission.
- Client Payment Issues – Arguing the commission is not owed until the employer receives client payment.
- Termination – Refusing to pay commissions because the employee no longer works for the company.
- Policy Changes – Modifying commission agreements without proper notice or approval by employee.
A skilled Texas unpaid commissions attorney can effectively counter these defenses if they are not substantiated under your employment agreement or state law.
A Texas Unpaid Commissions Attorney Who Fights for You
David Langenfeld is an experienced and aggressive Texas unpaid commissions attorney who only represents employees, never employers. He will fight to get you what you are owed from your employer. Contact David today for a free consultation.