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

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax laws governing the reporting and taxation of commission income, including withholding requirements and self-employment tax considerations

Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA): Federal law requiring the collection of Social Security and Medicare taxes from both employers and employees, including those earning commission-based income

Equal Employment Opportunity Laws: Federal laws prohibiting discrimination in employment practices, including commission structures and payment systems

Independent Contractor Regulations: Federal guidelines determining worker classification and associated rights and obligations for independent contractors receiving commissions

State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations governing employment relationships, working conditions, and compensation structures including commission payments

State Wage and Hour Laws: State-level regulations concerning minimum wage, overtime, and timing of commission payments

State Commission Payment Regulations: Specific state laws governing when and how commission payments must be made, including post-termination commission obligations

State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation

Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized rules governing commissions in specific industries such as securities, real estate, and insurance

Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts, including those that cannot be performed within one year, must be in writing to be enforceable

Employment Classification Guidelines: Legal framework for determining whether a commission-based worker is an employee or independent contractor, affecting tax treatment and benefits eligibility