and Commission Structures to Comply
with Tougher Legal Requirements
CD of Teleconference with Q&A
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Conducted on Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Now available on CD |
Employment law developments in New York State in the last several months drastically impact how employers across the country must treat any commission-based sales people who conduct business in the state of New York.
The legislature passed a law requiring employers to enter written agreements with sales personnel outlining the terms of employment. In addition, New York courts have interpreted statutes that may make certain provisions of commission plans unlawful and expose employers to substantial liabilities.
Drafting effective agreements with commission sales people requires a careful, calculated approach. Incorrect wording, omitted terms or conditions or a lack of awareness of the potential consequences of using or not using certain language can land employers in an unfavorable and costly position.
Listen as employment law attorneys from Venable LLP explain the new changes in the law, the interplay between the commission pay law and Federal and state minimum wage and overtime pay laws, and the impact of recent interpretations of New York labor codes on forfeitures or deductions in commission pay. The teleconference also offers best practices for crafting enforceable employment agreements.
The panel included:
Ari Karen, Partner, Venable, Washington, D.C. and New York. He assists companies with proactively complying with wage and hour and other labor and employment regulations and defends against claims of minimum wage and overtime violations.
James Edward Fagan, III, Venable, Washington, D.C. He represents and counsels employers regarding wage and hour matters, employment agreements and restrictive covenants, recruitment, discipline, termination, and compliance with civil rights laws.
Shaffin A. Datoo, Venable, New York. He represents employers in matters involving discrimination claims, harassment, retaliation, class and collective action wage and hour violations, and breach of non-compete agreements and contracts.
The panel reviewed these and other key questions:
- What does New York's new commission pay law require of employers assigning commission-based sales employees to the state?
- What provisions are generally acceptable in the written employment agreement — and what terms should be avoided?
- What can employers do during the drafting of commission agreements to protect themselves from future liability?
- How does the new commission pay law interact with existing laws governing pay in New York State?
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