My question involves business law in the state of: Indiana
My companion entered into a verbal agreement with the company she was working with at the start of 2008. The owner told her that she would recieve a base pay plus 10% commission of all of her sales over $25K every Qtr. She is fairly sure that it was stated the commission would be paid if the client paid for services rendered.
She was paid the 1st Qtr. commissions by a partial check (50%) 2 weeks after the 1st Qtr.ended and just recieved the remainder of her 1st Qtr commission yesterday. (2 months late ) She was then terminated with about 30% of her co-workers. ( reason stated - downward slide in the economy. )
My question: Is she entitled to the commission for her 2nd Qtr. sales even though she did not reach $25K?
She reached apx. $17k and was supposed to get another $11K when client makes final pymt in July.(3rd Qtr)
And also, is this a breach of contract since the company made it impossible for her to reach $25K since she was terminated. If I were the owner, I would pay the commission if someone brought in that kind of money as the moral thing to do. But I realize that has no bearing in court.
The amount due would be apx $4K.
I appreciate any feedback. Thanks Alot

