Does my employer have a right to apply chargebacks to me after leaving?

[vana4x4]

I work for a dealership that has 2 locations. While these 2 locations have almost the same name and the same owner, they are considered 2 different companies by the state.

I was working for a store in Denver and was paid a base plus commission. When we were charged back from a bank, I got a percentage cut from my paycheck. That is fine and I knew that would happen.

However, I recently had to transfer to the other store because the owner's friend needed a job, and they gave my job to the friend and told me that I could move to the other store. (I think that is illegal, yes?) I agreed because I now have a shorter drive.

At this other store, I am paid salary, I have a different job title, and some different job duties, and will recieve a different W2. My question is, should I still be charged back on deals from the other store? - since, it is a different company. For example, if I went to work for ABC company, my previous employer would not be able to come after me for chargebacks. Since I am technically working for a new company, the old company should not come after me for chargebacks either, yes?

I have already asked the owner if he is going to apply chargebacks to my now salary based pay check and he said yes. Should I contest this? Can I contest it and have a steady case?

[cbg]

I think that is illegal, yes?

That is illegal, no. Why on earth would it be illegal for them to transfer you to another store and give your job to someone else? That is not even close to being illegal.

I'll let Patty answer the chargeback question.

[Pattymd]

What does your commission agreement say about chargebacks?