Full question:
I recently left another job to take a sales position. This position has a guarantee of minimum wage if commissions greater than that are not earned. Basically, I will be paid which ever is more. I am expected to work a total of 43 hours each week, Tuesday through Saturday, and it seems that this company does not pay overtime for over 40 hours. The manager also expects employees to work on their days off for special events (Sundays) without compensation of any kind. Isn't this illegal?
- Category: Employment
- Date:
- State: Missouri
Answer:
The legality of this situation depends on whether your position is subject to overtime laws. In many sales roles, overtime pay may not apply because earnings are typically commission-based. Since working more hours can lead to higher sales and income, it may be challenging to claim overtime. The minimum wage for forty hours serves as a base pay while you build your client base, with the expectation that successful sales will yield higher earnings.
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