Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law governing worker classification, minimum wage, overtime, and employment standards that must be considered for proper agent classification

Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations affecting agent classification, tax withholding, and reporting requirements for sales agents

Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA): Social security and Medicare tax implications for sales agents based on their classification status

Federal Trade Commission Regulations: Federal rules governing fair trade practices, advertising, and consumer protection that sales agents must comply with

Antitrust Laws: Sherman Act and Clayton Act provisions affecting competition, pricing, and market division considerations in sales agent agreements

State Labor Laws: State-specific requirements for worker classification, compensation, and employment rights that vary by jurisdiction

State Sales Commission Laws: State-specific regulations governing payment of commissions, timing of payments, and post-termination commission obligations

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

State Licensing Requirements: State-specific licensing and registration requirements for sales agents in particular industries

Agency Law: Common law principles governing principal-agent relationships, including fiduciary duties and scope of authority

Contract Law Fundamentals: Basic contract requirements including formation, consideration, capacity, and statute of frauds compliance

Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized rules and requirements for particular industries such as insurance, real estate, or securities

Worker Classification Guidelines: IRS and state-specific tests for determining independent contractor versus employee status

Intellectual Property Laws: Regulations governing trademark use, confidentiality obligations, and trade secret protection in sales agent relationships

Territory and Competition Laws: Legal framework for geographic restrictions, non-compete agreements, and non-solicitation provisions in sales agent contracts