Helping Employees Collect Unpaid Wages & Commissions

Written By louise lu

Sadly, wage disputes between employees and employers are common and can include disagreements over wages, commissions, vacation pay, and any other money owed to an employee.  Fighting your employer for unpaid money can be a daunting task, and many employees are hesitant to stand up for their rights out of fear of possible repercussions.

At Rousseau Mazzuca LLP in Toronto, our experienced and knowledgeable employment lawyers can guide you through the process of obtaining any money that is rightfully owed to you. We provide you with the information you need to understand your rights and the confidence to move forward with a claim. We will represent you assertively where necessary and ensure that you receive everything you are entitled to.

UNPAID WAGES, INCLUDING COMMISSIONS

Common Questions that arise include:

  • Can I claim a bonus or is it “discretionary”?

  • Can my employer fire me if I make a claim?

  • What records do I need to have?

  • Is my employer required to keep records?

  • How far back can I go?

We regularly successfully obtain:

  • Deferred salary

  • Commissions

  • Bonuses

  • Unpaid hours

  • Claims based on written plans

  • Claims based on verbal promises

  • Claims based on past practice

  • Vacation pay on bonuses and commissions

Unpaid wage claims are sometimes best brought through a court claim, and sometimes best through a claim with the Ministry of Labour (no cap in Ontario).  Directors may be personally liable for unpaid wages.

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