California rules for payment of commissions have changed significantly in the past year - make sure you are in compliance.
New requirements for written commission pay plans, use of advances or 'draws' against commissions, commission pay exemptions to overtime, and wage statement requirements are now the subject of significant litigation. The rules can be complex and confusing. In this fast-paced topic, we will review the basics of California's commission pay laws, and new court decisions, all with a focus on litigation 'hot spots' you will need to target for compliance. You will gain a basic understanding of California's commission pay rules and how to comply with the law.
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Agenda
Recent Changes to California Commission Pay Rules
California's Definition of Commissions
Basic Rules for Drafting Commission Plans
Pay Stub Requirements for Commissions
Rules for Plans Providing for Advances or Draws Against Commissions
Computing Commissions
Prohibitions on Deductions for the Employer's Cost of Doing Business, Including Returned Goods and Customer Failure to Pay
Avoiding Unlawful Forfeiture Provisions
Meeting California's Regular and Final Pay Deadlines When Paying Commissions
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Why Lorman?
Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Credits
OnDemand Course
This course was last revised on June 4, 2018.
Call 1-866-352-9540 for further credit information.
This program does NOT qualify, nor meet the National Standard for NASBA accreditation.
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Why Lorman?
Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.
Faculty

Douglas J. Farmer, Esq.
Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C.
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- Shareholder in the San Francisco office of Ogletree, Deakins, Nash, Smoak & Stewart, P.C., a management side law firm with offices in more than 50 cities throughout the United States
- Specializes in providing strategic advice to employers on employment law matters
- Has tried to verdict wage and hour, sexual harassment, age discrimination, pregnancy discrimination, and other wrongful termination claims in state and federal courts
- Author, California Employment Law: The Complete Survival Guide to Doing Business in California (available at www.employmentlawpublishers.com)
- Fellow, College of Labor and Employment Lawyers
- Recognized as one of California’s leading employment lawyers in Chambers USA, America’s Leading Business Lawyers, and as a Super Lawyer by Northern California Super Lawyer Magazine
- J.D. and B.A. degrees, Harvard University
- Can be contacted at [email protected]
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Why Lorman?
Over 34 years and 1.4 million customers worth of experience providing continuing education. Our passion is providing you world-class training to help you succeed in business and as a professional.

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