Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage requirements, overtime calculations with commissions, and record-keeping requirements for wage payments
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations concerning commission payment withholdings and proper classification of commission payments
State Wage and Hour Laws: State-specific regulations governing wage payments, including commission structures and payment timing requirements
State Commission Agreement Requirements: State-specific rules for written commission agreements, payment timing, and treatment of commissions upon termination (e.g., California's specific requirements)
Equal Pay Act: Federal law ensuring equal compensation, including commission structures, regardless of gender
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act: Federal anti-discrimination law ensuring commission structures don't discriminate based on protected characteristics
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
National Labor Relations Act: Federal law protecting employees' rights to organize and bargain collectively, which may affect commission structure implementation
State Labor Relations Laws: State-specific regulations governing employer-employee relationships and compensation structures
