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Commissions Owed on Termination State Laws Chart: Overview

by Practical Law Labor & Employment

Law stated as of 29 September 2014 | Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, USA (National/Federal), Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

A Chart providing an overview of state laws governing commission payments owed to employees upon termination of employment across all 50 states and the District of Columbia. This 50-state survey addresses key questions, including whether a state's wage payment and collection laws define "wages" to include commissions and the specific criteria for when a commission is considered "earned." It also examines the extent to which commission payments can be lawfully restricted following termination and the specific deadlines state laws impose for making these final payments. This Chart serves as a vital tool for employers and employees navigating the complexities of final wage payments involving earned commissions.

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