My question involves employment and labor law for the state of: Ohio
Hello,
I had a specific title for a job as an inside sales representative for my current employer. About 18 months ago I was "asked" to move to a different position (more or less forced to take another position). I recently discovered that the person who took over my old position is now receiving a commission on sales. I never received commissions during my time as an inside sales rep. This person even received commission on customers that I originally started the sales process with but was unable to finish due to being pushed out of my old job.
Is this legal? I'm assuming it is, since I was ignorant of any type of commission at the time of my hiring and did not negotiate this at that time (lesson learned). I am not terribly upset that I wasn't paid a commission on sales that I closed during my tenure as an inside sales rep, but I am upset that this new person was paid commission on customers that I had started (quoted, set up credit, but never actually sold to).
Currently, there are 4 people in this position, and only one is paid a commission. This doesn't sit right with me, but after reviewing Ohio law ( http://codes.ohio.gov/orc/1335.11 ) I can't really determine if this company is actually breaking any laws.
Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks!

