Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, and record-keeping requirements for employee compensation and working hours
Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA): Federal law that sets minimum standards for pension and benefit plans in private industry, including fiduciary responsibilities and disclosure obligations
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing the treatment of commissions, benefits taxation, and Social Security/Medicare contributions
Affordable Care Act (ACA): Federal healthcare law establishing requirements for health insurance coverage, obligations, and reporting requirements
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing minimum wage, overtime, and commission payment timing requirements that may exceed federal standards
State Benefits Laws: State-specific mandates for employee benefits, paid leave requirements, and disability insurance obligations
SEC Regulations: Securities and Exchange Commission rules governing commission structures and disclosure requirements in the financial services industry
FINRA Regulations: Financial Industry Regulatory Authority rules governing commission practices and compensation in the securities industry
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal and state laws prohibiting discrimination in benefits and compensation based on protected characteristics
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations and equal benefits treatment for employees with disabilities
Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting workers 40 and older from discrimination in benefits and compensation
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation of benefits and commission agreements
