Unpaid Commissions After Leaving Your Job? Know Your Rights

A: That language is void under Missouri law if it tries to waive your right to commissions on previously earned sales. 

A: You’ll need documentation of your sales and when products were delivered. We can help you gather the right evidence. 

A: You may be entitled to all unpaid commissions, plus penalties under § 407.913 RSMo, and attorney fees. 

A: This applies to anyone who earns commissions—such as sales associates, account managers, business development reps, and independent contractors in industries like retail, furniture, B2B, pharmaceuticals, and more. 

A: Possibly. Employers can’t use vague or shifting criteria to avoid paying for completed sales. We’ll review your contract and sales history to determine if that defense holds up.

A: No. While a written contract helps, Missouri law still protects you if you were paid on commission—even if the terms were informal or based on past practice. 

A: Yes. Missouri law protects employees who resign or are terminated. If the sale was made before you left, and the product was later delivered, you may still be owed commission. 

A: In addition to unpaid commissions, you may be entitled to penalties under Missouri law—calculated as if you had continued earning commissions—plus attorney fees and court costs. 

A: You generally have five years under Missouri’s statute of limitations for breach of contract or MMPA claims—but the sooner you act, the better your evidence and leverage. 

A: Yes. Missouri law protects employees who are terminated—whether voluntarily or involuntarily. If you made a sale before your last day and the product was delivered afterward, your employer may still owe you commissions, regardless of the reason you left.