Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing employee classification, determining whether sales representatives should be classified as employees or independent contractors, affecting overtime, minimum wage, and other employment standards
Federal Trade Commission Act: Regulates sales practices and representations made by sales representatives to protect consumers from unfair or deceptive practices
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations affecting worker classification, tax withholding requirements, and treatment of commissions as income
Federal Anti-Discrimination Laws: Including Title VII, ADA, and ADEA, which protect against discrimination in employment relationships
Federal Independent Sales Representative Protection Acts: Federal legislation specifically protecting sales representatives' rights, particularly regarding commission payments
State Sales Representative Acts: State-specific laws providing additional protections for sales representatives, including commission payment terms and termination requirements
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment relationships, working conditions, and worker rights
State Non-Compete Regulations: State-specific rules governing the enforceability and limitations of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardized commercial law governing sales and business transactions across states
Commission Payment Regulations: Federal and state laws governing the timing, calculation, and payment of commissions, including post-termination obligations
IRS Classification Guidelines: Federal guidelines determining worker classification as employee or independent contractor for tax purposes
Trade Secret and IP Laws: Federal and state laws protecting intellectual property, trade secrets, and confidential information in sales relationships
