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
legal Labyrinth Updated October 21, 2026 I. Introduction Workplace discrimination takes more than a moral compass to address. It demands a legal map. In New York, employees who face the storm of discrimination have a trio of beacons to guide them: the federal Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), the New York State Division of Human Rights (NYSDHR), and the New York City Human Rights Law (NYCHRC). Each offers a lifeline to those lost in the fog of unlawful
