Hartman v. Freedman

The defendant (employer) appeals the judgment of the trial court in favor of the plaintiff (employee) for past compensation, statutory penalties, and attorney’s fees. We modify the judgment of the district court and affirm that judgment as modified.

The plaintiff worked for the defendant from February of 1968 through August of 1975 as a placement counselor and manager of the defendant’s employment agency. Her compensation consisted of commissions, and her benefits included vacation pay. Upon termination of employment, she sought past commissions and vacation pay due her. She and the defendant…