Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards affecting full-time and part-time workers in the private sector and in government
Equal Pay Act: Federal law requiring equal pay for equal work, regardless of gender, which applies to commission structures and calculations
Civil Rights Act (Title VII): Federal law prohibiting employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, and national origin, which must be considered in commission agreement terms
State Wage and Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing minimum wage requirements, commission payments timing, and commission structures that vary by jurisdiction
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing the treatment of commission payments, tax withholding requirements, and reporting obligations
IRS Classification Guidelines: Federal guidelines determining independent contractor versus employee status, affecting tax treatment and obligations
State Contract Law: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation, including Statute of Frauds requirements
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized rules governing commissions in specific industries such as securities, real estate, and insurance
Employment Classification Laws: State and federal laws determining worker classification criteria and corresponding rights and obligations
Commission Payment Timing Laws: State-specific requirements regarding when commissions must be paid and how they should be calculated
Termination Commission Laws: State regulations governing the payment of earned commissions after employment or contract termination
