I recently received an inquiry from a potential client about how commissions work in regards to employment law in Nebraska.

My reply included some of the following details:

The Nebraska law that deals with the payment of commissions when a worker is no longer employed, Nebraska Revised Statute 48-1230.01, can be found here. You are entitled to your commission payments at the next regular payday following whenever your commission is collected. Per the law, you are also entitled to an accounting of what commissions you have generated and which ones are still outstanding.

This is a fairly straightforward statute. While there is no way to guarantee you will be paid commissions by your employer, this statute tells you what your rights are. I would suggest you ask for an accounting of your unpaid commissions in writing. If your employer fails to give you an accounting of your unpaid commissions, they are risking criminal and civil penalties, which are covered under Nebraska Revised Statute 48-1231 and Nebraska Revised Statute 48-1232.

State laws and individual situations vary, so if you have specific questions about your circumstances, our office can help you make sure you speak with an attorney who is familiar with your area and can best assist under the circumstances.