Hi,
Background:
I work in the robotics industry, and sell automation solutions with robots.
I typically work 9-12 months on a contract, and once signed there are various payment milestones spread over the full implementation:
(as an example)
- down payment 20%
- delivery of goods to site 30%
- first successful trial run 30%
- final acceptance 20%
The implementation from contract to final acceptance easily takes 12 months.
Commission setup:
Based on the contract value, a certain commission percentage is awarded.
BUT...payment of the commission only happens after payment of each milestone.
So I would get 20% of the commission after payment of the down payment, then 30% after payment for the delivery of goods to site etc.
I assume you understand the system as it's pretty straightforward.
Problem:
If I would resign, I can understand I would not get paid the future commissions on that contract.
But the risk is that the contract gets signed, and I get dismissed after the second milestone for example.
Question:
What to add to my employment contract to avoid this issue?
I was thinking 'commissions will be due after dismissal'?
But I am not sure if this is common practice?
Should it be limited to wrongful termination only?
Does anyone have experience with this?
Or suggestions?
Thanks a lot!
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