Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for wage and hour requirements, including minimum wage, overtime pay, and record-keeping requirements that may affect commission structures
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing the taxation of commission payments, including withholding requirements and tax reporting obligations
FTC Regulations: Federal Trade Commission rules governing fair business practices and consumer protection that may impact commission arrangements
SEC Regulations: Securities and Exchange Commission regulations that may apply if the commission structure involves securities or financial instruments
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment relationships, wages, and commission payments
State Commission Payment Regulations: Specific state laws governing timing, calculation, and payment of commissions, including any post-termination obligations
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Statute of Frauds: Legal doctrine requiring certain contracts to be in writing to be enforceable
IRS Guidelines on Commission Payments: Specific IRS rules for reporting and taxing commission income, including 1099 vs. W-2 requirements
Independent Contractor Classification: Federal and state tests for determining whether a commission recipient is properly classified as an independent contractor or employee
Non-Compete Provisions: State-specific rules governing the enforceability of non-compete clauses in commission agreements
Confidentiality Requirements: Legal requirements for protecting confidential information and trade secrets in commission relationships
