Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for wage payments, overtime, and employment classifications that affect how commissions can be structured and paid
Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA): Federal law governing Social Security and Medicare taxes, which must be considered when structuring commission payments
Internal Revenue Code - Commission Classification: Federal tax regulations determining how commissions are taxed and reported to the IRS
IRS Independent Contractor Guidelines: Federal guidelines determining whether commissioned salespeople are classified as employees or independent contractors
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing commission payments, including timing, calculation methods, and disclosure requirements
State Wage and Hour Regulations: State-level rules regarding minimum wage, overtime, and how commissions factor into wage calculations
State Commission Payment Timing Laws: State-specific requirements for when commissions must be paid out, including post-termination obligations
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized rules for specific industries such as real estate, securities, or insurance that affect commission structures
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
Contract Formation Requirements: Legal principles governing offer, acceptance, and consideration in contract formation
Anti-trust Regulations: Federal and state laws preventing anti-competitive practices in commission structures
Non-compete Agreements: State-specific rules governing restrictive covenants that may affect commission arrangements
Termination Clauses: Legal requirements for handling commission payments upon termination of the agreement or business relationship
Record-keeping Requirements: Federal and state obligations for maintaining accurate records of commission calculations and payments
