Under the Maryland Wage Payment and Collection Law (MWPCL), employers are required to pay their employees’ wages for all work they have performed. Wages are broadly defined as all compensation that is due to an employee, including:
- Commissions
- Bonuses
- Fringe benefits
- Overtime wages
- Any other remuneration promised in exchange for service
Employers must pay their employees for work performed prior to their termination. Most often, employers must pay commissions by the next scheduled pay period after termination, and if they fail to do so, employers risk having to pay liquidated damages up to triple the amount of the unpaid wages, as well as their employee’s attorneys’ fees and costs.
If you are an employee who has not received earned financial compensation, or are an employer facing allegations of unpaid wages, you should speak with an employment attorney. If you have questions about commissions, or any other employment law issues, please call our office at 301-441-1400 to schedule an appointment with one of our employment and labor attorneys. www.thatcherlaw.com
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