Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in government
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws governing the tax implications of commission-based compensation and contractor payments
Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal laws prohibiting workplace discrimination and ensuring equal treatment of workers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin
Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA): Federal law requiring tax contributions for Social Security and Medicare from both employers and employees
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment relationships, including wage payment, working conditions, and employee rights
State Commission Payment Rules: State-specific requirements regarding the timing and manner of commission payments, including rules for final commission payments upon termination
Common Law Contract Principles: Legal principles governing contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and mutual intent to be bound
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable, particularly relevant for agreements that cannot be performed within one year
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized rules governing commissions in specific industries such as securities, real estate, and insurance
Independent Contractor Classification: Legal criteria and tests for determining whether a commissioned individual is properly classified as an independent contractor or employee
Non-Compete and Confidentiality Laws: State-specific rules governing the enforceability of non-compete agreements and protection of confidential information
Dispute Resolution Requirements: Legal framework for handling disputes, including state-specific requirements for arbitration and mediation clauses
