Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing wage, overtime, and employment standards, including Section 7(i) exemption for commissioned employees in retail/service establishments
FICA Requirements: Federal Insurance Contributions Act requirements for Social Security and Medicare tax obligations for commissioned employees
Internal Revenue Code - Contractor Classification: Federal guidelines defining the distinction between independent contractors and employees for tax and benefit purposes
State Wage and Hour Laws: State-specific regulations governing minimum wage, overtime, and payment timing for commissioned employees
State Commission Payment Laws: State-specific requirements regarding timing, calculation, and payment of sales commissions
Written Commission Agreement Requirements: State-mandated requirements for documenting commission structures and terms in writing
IRS Independent Contractor Guidelines: Federal guidelines establishing criteria for determining worker classification status
State ABC Tests: State-specific tests for determining worker classification, particularly relevant in states like California
Earned Commission Regulations: Laws governing when commissions are considered earned and payable to the sales representative
Post-termination Commission Rules: Regulations regarding payment of commissions after employment or contract termination
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
State Contract Formation Rules: State-specific requirements for creating legally binding contracts
Industry-Specific Sales Regulations: Sector-specific rules and regulations governing sales practices and commission structures in particular industries
