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We represent retail sales associates, car salespeople, and commission-based employees who are denied proper overtime and Sunday pay.

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has issued landmark rulings protecting commission workers' rights, and we've been at the forefront of enforcing those protections.

Common Workplace Issues

No Overtime Pay Despite Long Hours

Many retail employers pay salespeople purely on commission with no additional pay for overtime. They argue that commissions can be "credited" toward overtime pay. Massachusetts law says otherwise.

No Sunday Premium Pay

Commission-based retail employees are entitled to time-and-a-half for Sunday work. Employers cannot count commissions toward this requirement. Sunday pay must be paid separately and at a rate of at least 1.5 times the state minimum wage.

No Holiday Pay

Similar rules apply to work on certain holidays. Commission employees are entitled to premium pay for holiday work, paid separately from any commission earnings.

Unpaid Training and Meetings

Time spent in mandatory sales meetings, training sessions, or other work activities may be compensable, even if you're paid on commission.

Your Rights

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court has ruled that commission-based retail salespeople must receive separate and additional hourly compensation for overtime, Sunday, and holiday work.

Employers cannot "credit" commissions toward their employees' overtime and Sunday pay. These payments must be made independently of any sales-based incentive compensation, and the rate must be equal to at least 1.5 times the state's minimum wage.

This means even if you earn substantial commissions, your employer owes you additional pay for overtime hours and Sunday/holiday work.

Who We Help

Furniture Retailer Case

In a case we helped pursue against a local furniture and mattress retailer, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ruled that paying salespeople purely on commission without additional overtime pay was illegal.

The Court ruled that employers cannot "credit" commissions toward their employees' overtime and Sunday pay but must instead make those payments independently of any sales-based incentive compensation the employees receive. The payments must equal at least 1.5 times the state's minimum wage.

Automobile Dealerships

Following that decision, we pioneered a number of cases against several automobile dealerships challenging their overtime and Sunday pay practices. These cases resulted in millions of dollars in recovery for the sales associates who work for those companies.

Retail Chain Cases

We've pursued similar cases against other furniture retailers and retail chains, recovering substantial damages for commission-based salespeople who were denied proper overtime and Sunday pay.

How We Can Help

Calculate

Calculate unpaid overtime and Sunday/holiday pay

Review

Review your commission structure and pay records

Determine

Determine total damages you're owed

File claims

File claims with the Attorney General or in court

Pursue recovery

Pursue maximum recovery including triple damages

If you're a commission-based salesperson working long hours or Sundays without additional hourly pay, contact us for a free consultation.

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