You Did the Work. Now the Company Won’t Pay You. You found the client, made the pitch, and closed the deal. You held up your end of the bargain. Then payday comes — and your commission is short, delayed, or missing entirely. This happens constantly in New York. Salespeople, independent reps, financial advisors, real estate agents, and tech sales professionals across the five boroughs and Long Island face this situation every day. Some assume there’s nothing they can do. Other

Protecting Your Commissions is a practical guide for commission-based employees navigating unlawful clawbacks and forfeiture provisions under New York law. It explains when commissions are legally “earned,” why many employer “advance” and “draw” arrangements are unenforceable, and how doctrines like prevention and good faith limit employer control. Clear, statute-driven, and grounded in real disputes, the book shows employees how to identify violations and protect pay they ri