Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and youth employment standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in government
Internal Revenue Code Regulations: Federal tax regulations governing the treatment and reporting of commission payments, including withholding requirements and tax implications
FTC Regulations: Federal Trade Commission rules governing fair business practices, especially relevant for sales commission structures and consumer protection
SEC Rules: Securities and Exchange Commission regulations applicable when commission structures involve securities sales or financial instruments
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment relationships, including commission payment terms, frequency, and calculation methods
State Wage and Hour Laws: State-level regulations determining minimum compensation requirements, overtime calculations, and payment timing for commissioned employees
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation, including writing requirements and essential terms
Commission Payment Timing Laws: State-specific regulations governing when commissions must be paid, including post-termination commission obligations
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized rules governing commissions in specific industries such as real estate, insurance, and securities
Worker Classification Rules: Federal and state guidelines for determining whether commissioned workers are employees or independent contractors
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts, including those that cannot be performed within one year, must be in writing to be enforceable
Anti-discrimination Laws: Federal and state laws ensuring commission structures do not discriminate based on protected characteristics such as age, gender, race, etc.
Draw Against Commission Regulations: Rules governing advance payments against future commissions, including recovery and reconciliation requirements
Commission Clawback Provisions: Legal framework for implementing and enforcing commission recovery provisions in case of customer returns, cancellations, or other specified events
