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Number is [Insert], and its Business License Number is [insert]. Independent Contractor has complied with all Federal, State, and local laws regarding business permits, sales permits, licenses, reporting requirements, tax withholding requirements, and other legal requirements of any kind that may be required to carry out said business and the Scope of Work which is to be performed as an Independent Contractor pursuant to this Agreement. Independent Contractor is or remains open to conducting similar tasks or activities for clients other than the Company and holds themselves out to the public to be a separate business entity. Company desires to engage and contract for the services of the Independent Contractor to perform certain tasks as set forth below. Independent Contractor desires to enter into this Agreement and perform as an independent contractor for the company and is willing to do so on the terms and conditions set forth below. NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above recitals and the mutual promises and conditions contained in this Agreement, the Parties agree as follows: TERMS This Agreement shall be effective commencing [Date], and shall continue until terminated at the completion of the Scope of Work which shall occur no later than [Date] or by either party as otherwise provided herein. STATUS OF INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR This Agreement does not constitute a hiring by either party. It is the parties intentions that Independent Contractor shall have an independent contractor status and not be an employee for any purposes, including, but not limited to, [laws]. Independent Contractor shall retain sole and absolute discretion in the manner and means of carrying out their activities and responsibilities under this Agreement. This Agreement shall not be considered or construed to be a partnership or joint venture, and the Company shall not be liable for any obligations incurred by Independent Contractor unless specifically authorized in writing. Independent Contractor shall not act as an agent of the Company, ostensibly or otherwise, nor bind the Company in any manner, unless specifically authorized to do so in writing. TASKS, DUTIES, AND SCOPE OF WORK Independent Contractor agrees to devote as much time, attention, and energy as necessary to complete or achieve the following: [Describe]. The above to be referred to in this Agreement as the \"Scope of Work\". It is expected that the Scope of Work will completed by [Date]. Independent Contractor shall additionally perform any and all tasks and duties associated with the Scope of Work set forth above, including but not limited to, work being performed already or related change orders. Independent Contractor shall not be entitled to engage in any activities which are not expressly set forth by this Agreement. The books and records related to the Scope of Work set forth in this Agreement shall be maintained by the Independent Contractor at the Independent Contractor's principal place of business and open to inspection by Company during regular working hours. Documents to which Company will be entitled to inspect include, but are not limited to, any and all contract documents, change orders/purchase orders and work authorized by Independent Contractor or Company on existing or potential projects related to this Agreement. Independent Contractor shall be responsible to the management and directors of Company, but Independent Contractor will not be required to follow or establish a regular or daily work schedule. Supply all necessary equipment, materials and supplies. Independent Contractor will not rely on the equipment or offices of Company for completion of tasks and duties set forth pursuant to this Agreement. Any advice given Independent Contractors regarding the scope of work shall be considered a suggestion only, not an instruction. Company retains the right to inspect, stop, or alter the work of Independent Contractor to assure its conformity with this Agreement. ASSURANCE OF SERVICES Independent Contractor will assure that the following individuals (the \"Key Employees\") will be available to perform, and will perform, the Services hereunder until they are completed (identify by title and name as applicable): [Name of Key Employee, Title] [Name of Key Employee, Title] The Key Employees may be changed only with the prior written approval of the Company, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. COMPENSATION Independent Contractor shall be entitled to compensation for performing those tasks and duties related to the Scope of Work as follows: [Describe] Such compensation shall become due and payable to Independent Contractor in the following time, place, and manner: [Describe] NOTICE CONCERNING WITHHOLDING OF TAXES Independent Contractor recognizes and understands that it will receive a [specify tax] statement and related tax statements, and will be required to file corporate and/or individual tax returns and to pay taxes in accordance with all provisions of applicable Federal and State law. Independent Contractor hereby promises and agrees to indemnify the Company for any damages or expenses, including attorney's fees, and legal expenses, incurred by the Company as a result of independent contractor's failure to make such required payments. AGREEMENT TO WAIVE RIGHTS TO BENEFITS Independent Contractor hereby waives and foregoes the right to receive any benefits given by Company to its regular employees, including, but not limited to, health benefits, vacation and sick leave benefits, profit sharing plans, etc. This waiver is applicable to all non-salary benefits which might otherwise be found to accrue to the Independent Contractor by virtue of their services to Company, and is effective for the entire duration of Independent Contractor's agreement with Company. This waiver is effective independently of Independent Contractor's employment status as adjudged for taxation purposes or for any other purpose. Neither this Agreement, nor any duties or obligations under this Agreement may be assigned by either party without the consent of the other. TERMINATION This Agreement may be terminated prior to the completion or achievement of the Scope of Work by either party giving [number] days written notice. Such termination shall not prejudice any other remedy to which the terminating party may be entitled, either by law, in equity, or under this Agreement. NON-DISCLOSURE OF TRADE SECRETS, CUSTOMER LISTS AND OTHER PROPRIETARY INFORMATION Independent Contractor agrees not to disclose or communicate, in any manner, either during or after Independent Contractor's agreement with Company, information about Company, its operations, clientele, or any other information, that relate to the business of Company including, but not limited to, the names of its customers, its marketing strategies, operations, or any other information of any kind which would be deemed confidential, a trade secret, a customer list, or other form of proprietary information of Company. Independent Contractor acknowledges that the above information is material and confidential and that it affects the profitability of Company. 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The Referrer will use its professional judgment as to the appropriateness of a particular Introduction (recognizing that some Introductions may not be appropriate at a particular time or at any time). The Company will meet or conference and negotiate independently with a potential client after an Introduction with respect to a potential relationship and the terms applicable to such potential relationship. The Referrer may not object to any decisions made by the Company regarding the terms or conditions of a particular relationship entered into after an Introduction. Further, the Company will have sole discretion to enter into or not enter into an arrangement with a potential client. COMMISSION During the Term, the Company will pay the Referrer a commission (the \"Compensation\") on \"Collection Service Revenue\" generated because of Introductions by the Referrer in accordance with Exhibit A. The Compensation shall be considered complete consideration for all Referrals made during the Term. The Referrer shall be responsible for any and all income and other taxes applicable to it in connection with its receipt of Compensation pursuant hereto and as an independent contractor of the Company. The Company will not be responsible for any expenses of the Referrer in the course of the performance of its obligations hereunder unless such expenses have been previously approved in writing by the Company. TERM AND TERMINATION The Term (the \"Initial Term\") of this Agreement shall commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for a period of [NUMBER OF MONTHS] months. Prior to the end of the Initial Term and each \"Renewal Term\" (as hereafter defined), this Agreement will automatically extend for an additional [NUMBER OF MONTHS] month period (each, a \"Renewal Term\") unless either Party sends the other Party a notice of non-renewal at least [NUMBER OF DAYS] days prior to the expiration of the \"Term\" (as hereafter defined). The Initial Term and any Renewal Terms shall be collectively referred to herein as the \"Term.\" This Agreement may be terminated by either party upon [NUMBER OF DAYS] days' prior written notice. The following provisions shall survive the Termination Date: Representations and Warranties, Indemnification, Limitation of Liability, Confidentiality, Non-Competition and Non-Solicitation. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP No Employment Relationship. The Company and the Referrer each expressly agree and understand that they are creating an independent contractor relationship, and that the Referrer shall not be considered an employee of the Company for any purpose. The Referrer is not entitled to receive or participate in any medical, retirement, vacation, paid or unpaid leave, or other benefits provided by the Company to its employees. The Referrer is exclusively responsible for all taxes and any other statutory benefits otherwise required to be provided to employees, and all fees and licenses, if any, required for the performance of the Services hereunder. No Exclusivity of Services Other Than to Competitors. This Agreement shall not restrict the Referrer from performing Services for other clients or businesses, provided, however, that during the Term of this Agreement, the Referrer shall not apply, bid, or contract for, or undertake any employment, independent contractor work or consulting work with any competitor of the Company. The determination of which businesses constitute \"competitors\" of the Company shall be solely within the exclusive discretion of the Company. Performance of Services for Competitors. The Referrer will notify the Company immediately if, during the Term, he engages, or proposes to engage, in the performance of Services for any competitor of the Company, or any vendor to or customer of the Company. If the Referrer performs Services, whether as an employee or an independent contractor, for a competitor of the Company during the Term of this Agreement, the Company may terminate this Agreement immediately and without further obligation. Additionally, to avoid the appearance or existence of a conflict of interest, during the Term, the Referrer must fully disclose in advance to the Company the terms of any proposed or actual Services for a vendor or customer of the Company, and the Company shall have the right in its sole discretion to disapprove the transaction on conflict of interest grounds, or alternatively, to terminate this Agreement immediately and without further obligation to the Referrer. REPRESENTATIONS AND WARRANTIES Each of the Referrer and the Company represents and warrants that: it has the right to enter into this Agreement and the right to grant the rights granted herein; it is not a party to any agreement, contract, or understanding that would prevent, limit or hinder its performance of this Agreement; during the Term, it will not enter into any contract, agreement or understanding which is in conflict or which would interfere with the full and complete performance of any of the duties or grants hereunder; and it is not a party to any pending claims or litigation which might affect its performance of this Agreement. The Referrer shall provide the Referrer Services diligently and as per industry standards. The Referrer shall not provide misleading information about the Company or its Services to any third party. 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Accessories may be deleted from or added to Exhibit A and their specifications and design may be changed by Company at its sole discretion at any time by mailing written notice of such changes to Distributor. Each change shall become effective [NUMBER] days following the date notice thereof is sent to Distributor. \"Affiliate means\" any company controlled by, controlling, or under common control with Company. Affiliate means any person, corporation or other entity: (i) which owns, now or hereafter, directly or indirectly [%] or more of any class of the voting stock of Company or is, now or hereafter, directly or indirectly, in effective control of Company; or (ii) [%] or more of any class of the voting stock of which Company, or a party described in paragraph (i), owns, now or hereafter, directly or indirectly, or of which Company, or a party described in paragraph (i), is, now or hereafter, directly or indirectly, in control. \"Customer\" means any person who purchases or leases Products from Distributor. \"Delivery Point\" means Company's facilities at [FULL ADDRESS]. Delivery point means Distributor's facilities at [FULL ADDRESS]. \"Exhibit\" means an exhibit attached to this agreement. \"Goods\" means those items described in Exhibit B. Goods may be deleted from or added to Exhibit B and their specifications and design may be changed by Company at its sole discretion at any time by mailing written notice of such changes to Distributor. Each change shall become effective [NUMBER] days following the date notice thereof is sent to Distributor. \"Products\" means Goods, Accessories, and Spare Parts. \"Spare Parts means\": (i) all parts and components of the Goods; (ii) any special devices used in connection with the maintenance or servicing of the Goods. Company warrants that a complete list of Spare Parts is set forth in Exhibit C. Spare parts may be deleted from or added to Exhibit C and their specifications and design may be changed by Company at its sole discretion at any time by mailing written notice of such changes to Distributor. Each change shall become effective [NUMBER] days following the date notice thereof is sent to Distributor. \"Specifications\" means those specifications set forth in Exhibit D. \"Territory\" means the following geographic area or areas: [SPECIFY]. \"Trademark\" means any trademark, logo, service mark or other commercial designation, whether or not registered, used to represent or describe the Products of Company, as set forth in Exhibit E. APPOINTMENT OF DISTRIBUTOR Company hereby appoints Distributor as Company's nonexclusive distributor of Products in the Territory, and Distributor accepts that position. It is understood that Company cannot lawfully prevent its distributors located elsewhere from supplying Products for sale or use within the Territory and that it has no obligation to do so. Distributor shall not solicit sales of Product or promote the sale of Products outside the Territory. Distributor shall not establish an office or warehouse outside the Territory for the sale of Products. REFERRALS If Company or any Affiliate is contacted by any party inquiring about the purchase of Products in the Territory (other than Distributor or a party designated by Distributor), Company shall, or shall cause that Affiliate to, refer such party to Distributor for handling. RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES Distributor is an independent contractor and is not the legal representative or agent of Company for any purpose and shall have no right or authority (except as expressly provided in this Agreement) to incur, assume or create in writing or otherwise, any warranty over any of Company's employees, all of whom are entirely under the control of Company, who shall be responsible for their acts and omissions. Distributor shall, at its own expense, during the term of this Agreement and any extension thereof, maintain full insurance under any Workmen's Compensation Laws effective in the state or other applicable jurisdiction covering all persons employed by and working for it in connection with the performance of this Agreement, and upon request shall furnish Company with satisfactory evidence of the maintenance of such insurance. Distributor accepts exclusive liability for all contributions and payroll taxes required under [LAWS] or other payments under any laws of similar character in any applicable jurisdiction as to all persons employed by and working for it. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall be deemed to create any partnership or joint venture relationship between the parties. SALE OF PRODUCTS BY DISTRIBUTOR Distributor agrees to exercise its best efforts to develop the largest possible market for the Products in the Territory and shall continuously offer, advertise, demonstrate and otherwise promote the sale of Products in the Territory. The parties have consulted together and now agree that if Distributor's best efforts are used as provided in this Section, a minimum of [SPECIFY] Products (\"Annual Market Potential\") will be purchased and distributed in the Territory during the first year of this Agreement. At the beginning of each subsequent year hereunder the parties will consult together in good faith and agree on the Annual Market Potential applicable to that year; provided, however, that if they cannot agree, the Annual Market Potential for the immediately Preceding year will apply to the current year. COMPETING PRODUCTS Distributor agrees that it will not distribute or represent any Products in the Territory which compete with the Products during the term of this Agreement or any extensions thereof. ADVERTISING Distributor shall be entitled, during the term of the distributorship created by this Agreement and any extension thereof, to advertise and hold itself out as an authorized Distributor of the Products. At all times during the term of the distributorship created by this Agreement and any extension thereof, Distributor shall use the Trademarks in all advertisements and other activities conducted by Distributor to promote the sale of the Products. Distributor shall submit examples of all proposed advertisements and other promotional materials for the Products to Company for inspection and Distributor shall not use any such advertisements or promotional materials without having received the prior written consent of Company to do so. Distributor shall not, pursuant to this Agreement or otherwise, have or acquire any right, title or interest in or to Company's Trademarks. 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The Corporation may, in its sole discretion, increase or reduce the duties, or modify the title and job description, of the Employee from time to time, and any such increase, reduction or modification shall not be deemed a termination of this Agreement. ACCEPTANCE OF EMPLOYMENT Employee accepts employment with the Corporation upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Employee's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Corporation, and to perform Employee's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. DEVOTION OF TIME TO EMPLOYMENT The Employee shall devote the Employee's best efforts and substantially all of the Employee's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Corporation. The Employee shall provide services during the hours that are scheduled by the Corporation management. The Employee shall be prompt in reporting to work at the assigned time. NO CONFLICT OF INTEREST Employee shall not engage in any other business while employed by the Corporation. Employee shall not engage in any activity that conflicts with the Employees duties to the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any service or lend any aid or assistance to any party that competes with the services offered by the Corporation. Employee shall not provide any services to clients or prospective clients of the Corporation outside of the provision of services for the Corporation, whether such services are provided with or without compensation or remuneration. CORPORATION PROPERTY Employee acknowledges and agrees that while employed by the Corporation the Employee may be provided with use of computer equipment and other property of the Corporation. The use and possession of the such items shall be subject to any policies, requirements or restrictions established by the Corporation. Such items may only be used in performance of the Employee's duties for the corporation. On request of the Corporation, the Employee shall immediately deliver any such items to the Corporation. Upon termination of employment, Employee shall have the affirmative duty to return any such item to the Corporation whether a request is made or not. The obligation to return Corporation property shall extend and include any and all work product, client property, proprietary rights, intangible property, and all other property of the corporation regardless of the form or medium. COMPENSATION The Corporation shall pay the Employee such hourly compensation as determined by the Corporation. Payment shall be at the same time as the Corporations usual payroll to other employees. BONUS & BENEFITS Payment of any bonuses shall be at the complete discretion of the Corporation. No guarantee or representation that any bonuses will be paid has been made to the Employee. Standard benefits that are provided to other non-management employees shall be offered to the Employee, subject to the Corporation's policies and the terms and conditions of such benefits. WITHHOLDING All sums payable to Employee under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. QUALIFICATIONS OF EMPLOYEE The employee shall satisfy all of the qualification that are established by the Corporation. TERM OF AGREEMENT There shall be no guaranteed term of employment. Employer acknowledges and agrees that Employee shall be an \"At Will\" Employee and that Employee's employment may be terminated at any time by the Corporation, with or without cause. FEES FROM EMPLOYEE'S WORK The Corporation shall have exclusive authority to determine the fees, or a procedure for establishing the fees, to be charged to clients by the Corporation for services that are provided by the Employee. All sums paid to the Employee or the Corporation in the way of fees, in cash or in kind, or otherwise for services of the Employee, shall, except as otherwise specifically agreed by the Corporation, be and remain the property of the Corporation and shall be included in the Corporation's name in such checking account or accounts as the Corporation may from time to time designate. CLIENTS AND CLIENT RECORDS The Corporation shall have the authority to determine who will be accepted as clients of the Corporation, and the Employee recognizes that such clients accepted are clients of the Corporation and not the Employee. All client records and files of any type concerning clients of the Corporation shall belong to and remain the property of the Corporation, notwithstanding the subsequent termination of the employment. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES The Corporation shall have the authority to establish from time to time the policies and procedures to be followed by the Employee in performing services for the Corporation. This may include, but is not necessarily limited to, employment policies, computer use policies, Internet access policies, email policies, and all other policies, procedures, directives, and mandates established by the Corporation, whether or not in written form or formally adopted. Employee shall abide by the provisions of any contract entered into by the Corporation under which the Employee provides services. Employee shall comply with the terms and conditions of any and all contracts entered by the Corporation. TERMINATION Employee acknowledges and agrees that Employee is an \"at will\" employee of the Corporation. As such, no term of employment is created hereby and employee may be terminated at any time in the sole discretion of the Corporation, whether there exists any cause for termination or not. CREATIONS AND INVENTIONS Employee acknowledges and agrees that any and all work product of the Employee that is conceived or created during the Employee's employment with the Corporation is the exclusive property of the Corporation. This shall include any and all copyrights, trade secrets, confidential information, patents, trademarks, trade dress, ideas, concepts, plans, business plans, business concepts, techniques, inventions, drawings, artwork, logos, graphics, web pages, databases, software, programs, CGI's, plug ins, applications, brochures, inventions, marketing plans and concepts, and all other ideas and work product of the Employee. The Employee acknowledges and agrees that all creations shall be \"works made for hire\" as defined in the [ACT OR CODE]. Notwithstanding the fact that this material may be considered to be a work made for hire, Employee agrees, during Employee's employment and thereafter, which covenant shall survive any termination of the employment relationship, to execute any and all documents requested by the Corporation to confirm the Corporation's ownership and control of all such material, including but not limited to assignments of copyright, confirmations of work for hire status, waivers of proprietary rights, copyright application, and any other documents requested by Corporation. 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The term of employment shall be for a period of [NUMBER] years (\"Employment Period\") to commence on [DATE], unless earlier terminated as set forth herein. The effective date of this Agreement shall be the date first set forth above, and it shall continue in effect until the earlier of: The effective date of any subsequent employment agreement between the Company and the Executive; The effective date of any termination of employment as provided elsewhere herein; or [NUMBER] year(s) from the effective date hereof, provided, that this Employment Agreement shall automatically renew for successive periods of [NUMBER] years each unless either party gives written notice to other that it does not wish to automatically renew this Agreement, which written notice must be received by the other party no less than [NUMBER] days and no more than [NUMBER] days prior to the expiration of the applicable term. Duties and Responsibilities Executive will be reporting to [IDENTIFY]. Within the limitations established by the By-laws of the Company, the Executive shall have each and all of the duties and responsibilities of that position and such other or different duties on behalf of the Company, as may be assigned from time to time by [identify what person or body may assign additional responsibilities]. Location The initial principal location at which Executive shall perform services for the Company shall be [location]. Acceptance of Employment Executive accepts employment with the Company upon the terms set forth above and agrees to devote all Executive's time, energy and ability to the interests of the Company, and to perform Executive's duties in an efficient, trustworthy and business-like manner. Devotion of Time to Employment The Executive shall devote the Executive's best efforts and substantially all of the Executive's working time to performing the duties on behalf of the Company. The Executive shall provide services during the normal business hours of the Company as determined by the Company. Reasonable amounts of time may be allotted to personal or outside business, charitable and professional activities and shall not constitute a violation of this Agreement provided such activities do not materially interfere with the services required to be rendered hereunder. QUALIFICATIONS The Executive shall, as a condition of this Agreement, satisfy all of the qualification that are reasonably and in good faith established by the Board of Directors. Compensation Base Salary Executive shall be paid a base salary (\"Base Salary\") at the annual rate of [salary], payable in bi-weekly installments consistent with Company's payroll practices. The annual Base Salary shall be reviewed on or before [DATE] of each year, unless Executive's employment hereunder shall have been terminated earlier pursuant to this Agreement, starting on [agreed upon date] by the Board of Directors of the Company to determine if such Base Salary should be increased for the following year in recognition of services to the Company. In consideration of the services under this Agreement, Executive shall be paid the aggregate of basic compensation, bonus and benefits as hereinafter set forth. Payment Payment of all compensation to Executive hereunder shall be made in accordance with the relevant Company policies in effect from time to time, including normal payroll practices. Bonus From time to time, the Company may pay to Executive a bonus out of net revenues of the Company. Payment of any bonus compensation shall be at the sole discretion of the Board of Directors or the Executive committee of the Board of Directors and the Executive shall have no entitlement to such amount absent a decision by the Company as aforesaid to make such bonus compensation. Executive shall also be entitled to a bonus determined as follows: [DESCRIBE] Benefits The Company shall provide Executive with such benefits as are provided to other senior management Of the Company. Benefits shall include at a minimum (i) paid vacation of [NUMBER] days per year, at such times as approved by the Board of Directors, (ii) health insurance coverage under the same terms as offered to other Executives of the Company, (iii) retirement and profit sharing programs as offered to other Executives of the Company, (iv) paid holidays as per the Company's policies, and (v) such other benefits and perquisites as are approved by the Board of Directors. The Company has the right to modify conditions of participation, terminate any benefit, or change insurance plans and other providers of such benefits in its sole discretion. The Executive shall be reimbursed for out of pocket expenses that are pre-approved by the Company, subject to the Company's policies and procedures therefore, and only for such items that are a necessary and integral part of the Executive's job functions. NonDeductible Compensation In the event a deduction shall be disallowed by the Internal Revenue Service or a court of competent jurisdiction for federal income tax purposes for all or any part of the payment made to Executive by the Company or any other shareholder or Executive of the Company, shall be required by the Internal Revenue Service to pay a deficiency on account of such disallowance, then Executive shall repay to the Company or such other individual required to make such payment, an amount equal to the tax imposed on the disallowed portion of such payment, plus any and all interest and penalties paid with respect thereto. The Company or other party required to make payment shall not be required to defend any proposed disallowance or other action by the Internal Revenue Service or any other state, federal, or local taxing authorities. Withholding All sums payable to Executive under this Agreement will be reduced by all federal, state, local, and other withholdings and similar taxes and payments required by applicable law. Other Employment Benefits Business Expenses Upon submission of itemized expense statements in the manner specified by the Company, Executive shall be entitled to reimbursement for reasonable travel and other reasonable business expenses duly incurred by Executive in the performance of his duties under this Agreement. Benefit Plans Executive shall be entitled to participate in the Company's medical and dental plans, life and disability insurance plans and retirement plans pursuant to their terms and conditions. Executive shall be entitled to participate in any other benefit plan offered by the Company to its Executives during the term of this Agreement (other than stock option or stock incentive plans, which are governed by Section 3(d) below). Nothing in this Agreement shall preclude the Company or any affiliate of the Company from terminating or amending any Executive benefit plan or program from time to time. Vacation Executive shall be entitled to [agreed upon number of time] weeks of vacation each year of full employment, exclusive of legal holidays, as long as the scheduling of Executive's vacation does not interfere with the Company's normal business operations.","Employment Agreement Executive","12",97,"https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/employment-agreement_executive-D543.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/543.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#543.xml",{"title":6,"description":6},[161,162,163],{"label":17,"url":145},{"label":147,"url":148},{"label":35,"url":117},"employment agreement executive","/template/employment-agreement-executive-D543",{"description":167,"descriptionCustom":6,"label":168,"pages":8,"size":109,"extension":10,"preview":169,"thumb":170,"svgFrame":171,"seoMetadata":172,"parents":174,"keywords":173,"url":177},"[DATE] [CONTACT NAME] [ADDRESS] [ADDRESS 2] [CITY, STATE/PROVINCE] [ZIP/POSTAL CODE] SUBJECT: JOB OFFER FOR [DESCRIBE] Dear [CANDIDATE NAME]: Congratulations! 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As the [job title], you will report to [manager/supervisor name and title] at [workplace location] from [hours of day, days of week]","Job Offer Letter Long","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/1000px/job-offer-letter-long-D12769.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/imgs/250px/12769.png","https://templates.business-in-a-box.com/svgs/docviewerWebApp1.html?v6#12769.xml",{"title":173,"description":6},"job offer letter long",[175,176],{"label":17,"url":145},{"label":147,"url":148},"/template/job-offer-letter-long-D12769",false,{"seo":180,"reviewer":191,"legal_disclaimer":195,"quick_facts":196,"at_a_glance":198,"personas":202,"variants":227,"glossary":256,"clauses":290,"how_to_fill":341,"common_mistakes":382,"faqs":407,"industries":435,"comparisons":452,"diy_vs_lawyer":468,"jurisdictions":481,"related_template_ids_curated":502,"schema":513,"classification":514},{"meta_title":181,"meta_description":182,"primary_keyword":183,"secondary_keywords":184},"Commission List Template | BIB","Free commission list template defining sales rep rates, tiers, payment schedules, and clawback terms. Download in Word, edit online, or export as PDF.","commission list template",[185,186,187,188,189,190],"commission agreement template","sales commission schedule template","commission rate sheet template","commission list template word","commission structure template free","commission schedule template download",{"name":192,"credential":193,"reviewed_date":194},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",true,{"difficulty":197,"legal_review_recommended":195,"signature_required":195,"notarization_required":178},"medium",{"what_it_is":199,"when_you_need_it":200,"whats_inside":201},"A Commission List is a legally binding schedule that defines the exact commission rates, calculation methods, payment timing, and qualifying conditions applied to each salesperson, agent, or broker in a compensation arrangement. This free Word download lets you define tiered or flat rates by product line or territory, attach it to an employment or agency agreement, and export as PDF for signature in minutes.\n","Use it when onboarding a new sales representative, updating commission structures at the start of a fiscal year, or formalizing verbal pay arrangements before a dispute arises. Any business that compensates people based on revenue they generate needs a signed commission list on file.\n","Parties and effective date, defined product or service categories, per-unit or percentage commission rates, tiered volume thresholds, payment calculation basis (gross vs. net revenue), payment schedule and trigger events, clawback and chargeback conditions, cap provisions, and governing law.\n",[203,207,211,215,219,223],{"title":204,"use_case":205,"icon_asset_id":206},"Sales managers","Documenting tiered commission rates before onboarding a new rep","persona-sales-manager",{"title":208,"use_case":209,"icon_asset_id":210},"Small business owners","Formalizing verbal commission arrangements with existing staff","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":212,"use_case":213,"icon_asset_id":214},"Startup founders","Establishing a repeatable commission structure as the sales team scales","persona-startup-founder",{"title":216,"use_case":217,"icon_asset_id":218},"Independent sales agents and brokers","Confirming agreed rates in writing before accepting a principal relationship","persona-freelancer",{"title":220,"use_case":221,"icon_asset_id":222},"HR managers","Standardizing variable pay documentation across multiple sales roles","persona-hr-manager",{"title":224,"use_case":225,"icon_asset_id":226},"Real estate and insurance principals","Specifying split rates and override commissions for licensed agents","persona-operations-director",[228,232,236,240,244,248,252],{"situation":229,"recommended_template":230,"slug":231},"Compensating a W-2 employee with a base salary plus commission","Sales Commission Agreement (Employee)","commission-sales-agreement-D532",{"situation":233,"recommended_template":234,"slug":235},"Engaging an independent contractor on a commission-only basis","Independent Sales Representative Agreement","independent-contractor-agreement-D160",{"situation":237,"recommended_template":238,"slug":239},"Setting commission rates for a real estate agent or broker","Real Estate Commission Agreement","real-estate-commission-agreement-D13759",{"situation":241,"recommended_template":242,"slug":243},"Paying referral fees to partners or affiliates for leads","Referral Fee Agreement","referral-fee-agreement-D12730",{"situation":245,"recommended_template":246,"slug":247},"Compensating insurance agents on policy premiums written","Insurance Agent Commission Schedule","insurance-agreement-D13017",{"situation":249,"recommended_template":250,"slug":251},"Defining multi-level override commissions for a sales manager","Sales Manager Compensation Plan","compensation-and-benefits-manager-job-description-D11635",{"situation":253,"recommended_template":254,"slug":255},"Attaching a commission schedule to an existing distribution agreement","Distribution Agreement with Commission Schedule","distribution-agreement-D12544",[257,260,263,266,269,272,275,278,281,284,287],{"term":258,"definition":259},"Commission Rate","The percentage or fixed dollar amount paid to a salesperson for each qualifying sale or transaction.",{"term":261,"definition":262},"Commission Basis","The revenue figure on which commission is calculated — typically gross revenue, net revenue after returns, or gross profit.",{"term":264,"definition":265},"Tiered Commission","A structure where the commission percentage increases once a salesperson reaches defined revenue or unit thresholds within a period.",{"term":267,"definition":268},"Clawback","A provision requiring a salesperson to return previously paid commission if the underlying sale is later cancelled, reversed, or the customer defaults.",{"term":270,"definition":271},"Draw Against Commission","An advance payment made to a salesperson before commissions are earned, which must be repaid if actual commissions fall short.",{"term":273,"definition":274},"Override Commission","A commission paid to a sales manager or team leader based on the sales volume generated by their direct reports.",{"term":276,"definition":277},"Accelerator","An increased commission rate that applies after a salesperson exceeds their quota, designed to reward over-performance.",{"term":279,"definition":280},"Commission Cap","A maximum commission amount a salesperson can earn in a given period, regardless of total sales volume.",{"term":282,"definition":283},"Qualifying Sale","A transaction that meets all defined conditions to generate a commission — such as full payment received, minimum deal size, or approved product category.",{"term":285,"definition":286},"Residual Commission","Ongoing commission paid to a salesperson for the life of a recurring contract or subscription, beyond the initial closing period.",{"term":288,"definition":289},"Split Commission","A commission divided between two or more salespeople who both contributed to closing the same deal.",[291,296,301,306,311,316,321,326,331,336],{"name":292,"plain_english":293,"sample_language":294,"common_mistake":295},"Parties and effective date","Identifies the company paying commission and the salesperson or agent receiving it, and states the date from which the schedule applies.","This Commission List is entered into as of [EFFECTIVE DATE] between [COMPANY LEGAL NAME], a [STATE] [ENTITY TYPE] ('Company'), and [SALESPERSON / AGENT FULL NAME] ('Representative').","Using a trade name instead of the registered legal entity. Enforcement actions and tax filings require the exact corporate name, and a mismatch can complicate wage claims or 1099 filings.",{"name":297,"plain_english":298,"sample_language":299,"common_mistake":300},"Defined product and service categories","Lists every product line, service tier, or deal type that qualifies for commission and explicitly excludes anything that does not.","Commission applies to sales of the following products and services: [PRODUCT/SERVICE CATEGORY A], [PRODUCT/SERVICE CATEGORY B]. The following are excluded: [EXCLUDED ITEM], renewals negotiated by the Company's customer success team, and government procurement contracts.","Failing to list exclusions. If the document only enumerates what qualifies, salespeople will argue commissions on every unlisted item, creating disputes on edge cases.",{"name":302,"plain_english":303,"sample_language":304,"common_mistake":305},"Commission rates and calculation basis","States the specific percentage or flat rate for each product or service category and defines the revenue figure (gross, net, or gross profit) on which it is calculated.","Representative shall earn commission at the rates set out below, calculated on Net Revenue (defined as gross invoice value less returns, chargebacks, and applicable sales taxes): [PRODUCT A]: [X]% | [PRODUCT B]: [Y]% | [PRODUCT C]: $[Z] per unit sold.","Defining rates without specifying the calculation basis. Whether commission is on gross or net revenue can shift earnings by 20–40% and is the single most litigated term in commission disputes.",{"name":307,"plain_english":308,"sample_language":309,"common_mistake":310},"Tiered volume thresholds and accelerators","Defines the sales volume levels at which the commission rate increases, and the higher accelerated rate that applies once each threshold is crossed.","Monthly Net Revenue Threshold: $0–$[AMOUNT A]: [X]% | $[AMOUNT A+1]–$[AMOUNT B]: [Y]% | Above $[AMOUNT B]: [Z]%. Accelerator rates apply prospectively from the month in which the threshold is reached.","Not specifying whether accelerator rates apply retroactively to all sales in the period or only prospectively to sales above the threshold. This distinction can mean thousands of dollars of difference per month.",{"name":312,"plain_english":313,"sample_language":314,"common_mistake":315},"Commission payment trigger and schedule","States what event causes commission to become earned (e.g., invoice paid, contract signed, or goods shipped) and when the company will remit payment.","Commission becomes earned when full payment of the corresponding invoice is received by Company. Earned commissions shall be paid on the [15th] day of the calendar month following the month in which payment was received, via [ACH / check / wire].","Defining the trigger as 'when the sale closes' rather than 'when payment is received.' Booking a deal that later cancels or defaults can leave the company paying commission on revenue it never collected.",{"name":317,"plain_english":318,"sample_language":319,"common_mistake":320},"Clawback and chargeback conditions","Specifies the circumstances under which the company may recover previously paid commission, including customer cancellations, returns, and credit defaults.","If a customer cancels an order, returns goods, or fails to pay within [90] days of invoice, any commission paid on that transaction shall be recouped by Company from the Representative's next commission payment or invoiced as a debt. Clawbacks are limited to commissions paid within [12] months of the triggering event.","No time limit on clawbacks. An uncapped clawback period creates indefinite liability for the salesperson and has been challenged successfully as unconscionable in several US states.",{"name":322,"plain_english":323,"sample_language":324,"common_mistake":325},"Draw against commission","Sets out any advance payment made to the representative before commissions are earned, and the repayment terms if earned commissions do not cover the draw.","Company shall advance Representative a draw of $[AMOUNT] per [week / month] ('Draw'). If total earned commissions in any [period] are less than the Draw paid, the deficit shall carry forward as a recoverable advance and be offset against future commission payments.","Guaranteeing the draw without a clear offset mechanism. Courts in some jurisdictions treat an unrecouped draw as wages owed, making recovery difficult without explicit contractual language.",{"name":327,"plain_english":328,"sample_language":329,"common_mistake":330},"Commission cap","States the maximum commission a representative can earn in a given period, and whether any earnings above the cap are forfeited, deferred, or converted to a bonus.","Total commission earned by Representative shall not exceed $[MAXIMUM AMOUNT] per [calendar quarter]. Amounts above the cap are forfeited unless Company, at its sole discretion, elects to pay a supplemental bonus.","Including a cap without explaining what happens to above-cap earnings. Ambiguity creates legal exposure — in several jurisdictions, earned commissions are treated as wages that cannot simply be forfeited.",{"name":332,"plain_english":333,"sample_language":334,"common_mistake":335},"Termination and post-termination commissions","Defines whether commissions on pending deals continue to be paid after the representative's employment or agency relationship ends, and for how long.","Upon termination of Representative's engagement for any reason, commissions on sales where the customer invoice was issued prior to the termination date and payment is received within [60] days of termination shall be paid at the applicable rate. No commissions are payable on deals closed after the termination date.","No post-termination provision at all. Without it, representatives argue entitlement to commissions on any deal they 'introduced' — even years after departure — citing common-law quantum meruit claims.",{"name":337,"plain_english":338,"sample_language":339,"common_mistake":340},"Governing law and amendment process","Specifies which jurisdiction's law governs the document and how the commission schedule can be changed, including required notice periods.","This Commission List is governed by the laws of [STATE / PROVINCE / COUNTRY]. Company may amend the commission rates in Schedule A with [30] days' written notice to Representative. Amendments do not affect commissions already earned on closed transactions.","Allowing immediate unilateral amendments with no notice period. Several states treat a commission schedule change applied retroactively to existing deals as an illegal wage reduction.",[342,347,352,357,362,367,372,377],{"step":343,"title":344,"description":345,"tip":346},1,"Identify parties and set the effective date","Enter the company's full registered legal name, entity type, and state of formation. Enter the representative's full legal name and whether they are an employee or independent contractor. Set the effective date — the date from which these rates apply.","The employee vs. contractor distinction is not just a label here — it affects tax withholding, benefits entitlement, and which wage-and-hour laws govern the commission.",{"step":348,"title":349,"description":350,"tip":351},2,"Define the qualifying product and service categories","List every product, service tier, or deal type that earns commission. Then add an explicit exclusions list for items that do not qualify — renewals handled by customer success, internal transfers, or government contracts, for example.","Be more specific than 'all products sold.' Sales teams are creative — if you haven't named an exclusion, expect a commission claim on it.",{"step":353,"title":354,"description":355,"tip":356},3,"Set commission rates and specify the calculation basis","Enter the percentage or flat rate for each category and state clearly whether it is calculated on gross revenue, net revenue after returns, or gross profit. Use a table format for readability.","If you use net revenue, define every deduction that reduces gross to net in the same clause — shipping, taxes, discounts, chargebacks. Ambiguity here is the most common source of disputes.",{"step":358,"title":359,"description":360,"tip":361},4,"Add tiered thresholds and accelerators if applicable","Define each volume tier by dollar amount or unit count and the corresponding rate. Specify explicitly whether accelerated rates apply to all sales in the period (retroactive) or only to sales above the threshold (prospective).","Retroactive tiers are a stronger motivator but cost more. Model both approaches in a spreadsheet before committing — the difference can be material at high performance levels.",{"step":363,"title":364,"description":365,"tip":366},5,"Define the payment trigger and schedule","State the event that makes a commission 'earned' (typically full customer payment received) and the remittance date — for example, the 15th of the following month. Include the payment method.","Aligning the trigger to customer payment receipt protects cash flow. If your sales cycle is long, consider a partial advance at signing with the balance on payment.",{"step":368,"title":369,"description":370,"tip":371},6,"Draft clawback and draw terms carefully","Set the conditions for clawback (cancellations, returns, non-payment), the recovery mechanism (offset from future commissions), and the lookback period. If you offer a draw, specify the offset mechanics and what happens to an unrecovered balance at termination.","Cap the clawback lookback at 12 months. Longer periods are difficult to enforce and create morale problems that hurt retention.",{"step":373,"title":374,"description":375,"tip":376},7,"Address post-termination commission rights","State clearly how long after termination the representative is entitled to commissions on deals that were in progress. Typical windows are 30–90 days from the termination date, limited to invoices already issued.","A 60-day post-termination window on invoiced deals is widely accepted and reduces the risk of quantum meruit claims for deals the departing rep introduced.",{"step":378,"title":379,"description":380,"tip":381},8,"Execute before the first qualifying sale","Both parties must sign before any sale that generates a commission occurs. Have the representative sign and return a dated copy, and store the executed document alongside their employment or agency agreement.","In common-law jurisdictions, a commission schedule signed after qualifying sales have already occurred may not be enforceable on those prior transactions without separate consideration.",[383,387,391,395,399,403],{"mistake":384,"why_it_matters":385,"fix":386},"Omitting the commission calculation basis","Without specifying gross vs. net revenue, both parties apply different denominators — a disagreement of 20–40% per deal is common and routinely ends in litigation or a departing rep.","Define the exact revenue figure used and list every deduction that converts gross to net in the same clause. Leave no term undefined.",{"mistake":388,"why_it_matters":389,"fix":390},"No exclusions list","A commission list that only enumerates qualifying deals leaves every edge case open to interpretation. Salespeople will claim commission on renewals, cross-sells, and deals they were only tangentially involved in.","Add an explicit exclusions section listing all deal types, product lines, or channels that do not generate commission, regardless of who was involved.",{"mistake":392,"why_it_matters":393,"fix":394},"Unlimited clawback period","An open-ended clawback creates indefinite financial liability for the representative. Courts in California, New York, and Illinois have found uncapped clawbacks unconscionable and unenforceable.","Cap clawback lookback at 12 months and limit recovery to offset against future commissions rather than demanding cash repayment.",{"mistake":396,"why_it_matters":397,"fix":398},"No post-termination commission clause","Without it, departing representatives argue they are owed commission on every deal they ever introduced, including deals that close years later — a common-law quantum meruit claim that is expensive to defend.","Include a defined post-termination window of 30–90 days, limited to transactions where the customer invoice was already issued before the termination date.",{"mistake":400,"why_it_matters":401,"fix":402},"Retroactive amendments with no notice period","Changing commission rates without notice and applying them to deals already in progress is treated as an illegal wage reduction in many US states, exposing the company to back-pay claims and penalties.","Require 30 days' written notice for any rate change and specify that amendments apply only to transactions occurring after the notice period expires.",{"mistake":404,"why_it_matters":405,"fix":406},"Signing after the first qualifying sale","In common-law jurisdictions, a commission schedule signed retroactively may not be enforceable on prior deals without documented fresh consideration — the representative gave nothing new in exchange for agreeing to the terms.","Always execute the commission list before any transaction that could generate a commission. If timing is unavoidable, provide a documented additional benefit — a signing bonus or rate increase — as consideration.",[408,411,414,417,420,423,426,429,432],{"question":409,"answer":410},"What is a commission list?","A commission list is a formal schedule — typically attached to or incorporated into an employment or agency agreement — that defines the exact rates, calculation methods, payment triggers, and qualifying conditions under which a salesperson, agent, or broker earns compensation. It creates a binding, written record of variable pay terms that both the company and the representative can reference and enforce.\n",{"question":412,"answer":413},"Is a commission list legally binding?","Yes, when properly executed by both parties, a commission list is generally enforceable as a contract in most jurisdictions. It must meet standard contract requirements: offer, acceptance, and consideration (the commission itself). Courts in most US states, Canada, the UK, and the EU treat signed commission schedules as enforceable wage agreements, and many jurisdictions have specific statutes protecting earned commissions as wages.\n",{"question":415,"answer":416},"What should a commission list include?","At minimum: the parties and effective date, a defined list of qualifying products or services, the commission rate and calculation basis (gross or net revenue), the payment trigger event, the payment schedule and method, clawback conditions with a defined lookback period, any cap or accelerator provisions, post-termination commission rights, and governing law. Missing any of these creates gaps that courts fill with defaults typically favorable to the representative.\n",{"question":418,"answer":419},"What is the difference between a commission list and a commission agreement?","A commission agreement is the broader legal document governing the overall relationship — duties, exclusivity, territory, IP ownership, and termination. A commission list is the specific schedule of rates and payment terms, often attached as an exhibit to the agreement. Either document can stand alone, but attaching the list as a schedule to a full agreement gives you the strongest legal foundation and allows you to update rates without redrafting the entire agreement.\n",{"question":421,"answer":422},"How should commission rates be calculated — on gross or net revenue?","Net revenue after deducting returns, chargebacks, discounts, and taxes is the most common basis and the most defensible, because it ties commission to actual revenue the company retains. Gross revenue is simpler but can result in commissions on deals that are ultimately unprofitable. Whichever you choose, define every deduction explicitly in the document — ambiguity about the calculation basis is the leading cause of commission disputes.\n",{"question":424,"answer":425},"Can a company change commission rates mid-year?","In most US states and Canadian provinces, a company can amend commission rates prospectively with adequate written notice — typically 30 days — but cannot retroactively reduce commissions already earned on closed deals. Several states, including California and Illinois, treat earned commissions as wages; reducing them after the fact can constitute illegal wage theft. Always include an amendment clause specifying the notice period and confirming that changes do not affect already-earned amounts.\n",{"question":427,"answer":428},"What is a clawback provision and when is it enforceable?","A clawback provision allows a company to recover commission already paid if the underlying sale is cancelled, the customer returns the goods, or payment is never received. Clawbacks are generally enforceable when they are clearly disclosed in the signed schedule, limited to a defined lookback period (typically 12 months or less), and recovered by offset against future commissions rather than demanded as a cash repayment. Unlimited or retroactive clawbacks have been voided in several jurisdictions as unconscionable.\n",{"question":430,"answer":431},"Are commissions considered wages under employment law?","In most US states, earned commissions are classified as wages under state wage payment statutes, meaning they are subject to the same payment timing and recordkeeping requirements as base salary. California, New York, Illinois, and several other states have specific commission protection statutes. In Canada, commissions are generally treated as earnings under provincial employment standards legislation. In the UK and EU, earned commissions are protected under general wage and commercial agency laws.\n",{"question":433,"answer":434},"Do I need a lawyer to create a commission list?","For straightforward domestic arrangements with a small number of salespeople, a well-structured template is usually sufficient. Consider engaging a lawyer when the representative is a senior executive with material earnings potential, when the arrangement crosses state or national borders, when the role involves regulated industries like real estate, insurance, or securities, or when you are implementing a clawback or draw-against-commission structure that needs to withstand wage-law scrutiny.\n",[436,440,444,448],{"industry":437,"icon_asset_id":438,"specifics":439},"Real estate","industry-real-estate","Split commissions between listing and buyer's agents, broker override rates, and referral fee schedules tied to transaction close rather than listing.",{"industry":441,"icon_asset_id":442,"specifics":443},"Insurance","industry-fintech","First-year vs. renewal commission rates on policies, chargeback provisions tied to early policy lapse, and state-specific licensing requirements that affect rate structures.",{"industry":445,"icon_asset_id":446,"specifics":447},"Technology / SaaS","industry-saas","ARR-based commission rates, accelerators above quota, clawback windows tied to customer churn within the first 90 days, and spiff structures for specific product lines.",{"industry":449,"icon_asset_id":450,"specifics":451},"Wholesale and distribution","industry-manufacturing","Per-unit or percentage-of-invoice commission on product categories, freight and discount exclusions from the calculation basis, and territory-based rate differences.",[453,457,460,464],{"vs":454,"vs_template_id":455,"summary":456},"Sales commission agreement","D{SALES_COMMISSION_AGREEMENT_ID}","A sales commission agreement is the full governing contract covering duties, territory, exclusivity, IP, and termination in addition to rates. A commission list is the rate schedule that plugs into that agreement as an exhibit. Use the full agreement when establishing a new relationship; use a standalone commission list to update rates within an existing arrangement without redrafting the whole contract.",{"vs":458,"vs_template_id":235,"summary":459},"Independent contractor agreement","An independent contractor agreement governs the overall engagement terms for a self-employed representative — scope, IP, confidentiality, and termination — but does not detail compensation rates. A commission list defines those rates precisely and should be attached as a schedule to the contractor agreement. Both documents together create a complete, enforceable arrangement.",{"vs":461,"vs_template_id":462,"summary":463},"Referral fee agreement","referral-agreement-D1349","A referral fee agreement pays a one-time or per-lead fee for introducing a prospect, with no expectation of ongoing involvement in the sales process. A commission list compensates a representative who actively sells and closes deals. If your arrangement involves only introductions with no sales role, a referral agreement is the correct document.",{"vs":465,"vs_template_id":466,"summary":467},"Distribution agreement","distribution-agreement-D1307","A distribution agreement governs a reseller who buys and resells your product at a margin — the distributor earns their spread on the resale price, not a commission paid by you. A commission list is appropriate when the representative sells on your behalf and you pay them a percentage of the revenue you collect. The distinction matters for tax treatment, pricing control, and legal classification.",{"use_template":469,"template_plus_review":473,"custom_drafted":477},{"best_for":470,"cost":471,"time":472},"Small businesses formalizing standard flat-rate or tiered commission structures for domestic sales employees or agents","Free","30 minutes",{"best_for":474,"cost":475,"time":476},"Arrangements involving draws against commission, multi-tier overrides, or representatives in states with specific commission protection statutes","$300–$600","1–3 days",{"best_for":478,"cost":479,"time":480},"Senior executives with material earnings, regulated industries (real estate, insurance, securities), or cross-border agency relationships","$1,000–$3,500+","1–2 weeks",[482,487,492,497],{"code":483,"name":484,"flag_asset_id":485,"note":486},"us","United States","flag-us","Most US states treat earned commissions as wages under state wage payment statutes, meaning they must be paid on time and cannot be retroactively reduced. California (Labor Code §204), Illinois (Sales Representative Act), and New York (Labor Law §191-c) have specific commission protection statutes that impose additional requirements. Non-payment of earned commissions can trigger double-damages and attorney-fee liability in several states. At-will employees may still be entitled to commissions earned before termination even if the schedule is silent.",{"code":488,"name":489,"flag_asset_id":490,"note":491},"ca","Canada","flag-ca","Commissions are treated as earnings under provincial Employment Standards Acts and must be paid within the prescribed timeframes — typically within the regular pay period following earning. Ontario and British Columbia require written commission agreements for employees whose pay includes commission. Constructive dismissal claims can arise if commission plan changes materially reduce total compensation without consent. Quebec-based representatives may require French-language versions of all compensation documents.",{"code":493,"name":494,"flag_asset_id":495,"note":496},"uk","United Kingdom","flag-uk","The Commercial Agents (Council Directive) Regulations 1993 grant self-employed commercial agents significant statutory rights, including entitlement to commission on transactions procured during the agency and — in some cases — after termination. These rights cannot be contractually waived below the statutory minimum. Employee commission is protected as wages under the Employment Rights Act 1996, and unlawful deductions from wages apply equally to commissions as to base pay.",{"code":498,"name":499,"flag_asset_id":500,"note":501},"eu","European Union","flag-eu","EU Directive 86/653/EEC on self-employed commercial agents sets minimum commission entitlements that member states cannot allow parties to contract out of, including post-termination commission rights and indemnity or compensation on termination. Germany, France, and Spain have implemented the Directive with additional national requirements. Employees' commission rights are further protected under national wage legislation. GDPR applies to any personal data processed in managing commission calculations and payments.",[235,503,255,504,505,506,507,508,509,510,511,512],"referral-agreement-D13279","employment-agreement_at-will-employee-D541","employment-agreement-executive-D543","job-offer-letter-long-D12769","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","general-non-compete-agreement-D882","sales-invoice-D383","sales-representative-agreement-D556","consulting-agreement-D155","partnership-agreement-D12551",{"emit_how_to":195,"emit_defined_term":195},{"primary_folder":117,"secondary_folder":515,"document_type":516,"industry":517,"business_stage":518,"tags":519,"confidence":525},"employment-and-contractors","form","general","all-stages",[520,521,522,523,524],"commission","agreement","payroll","legal","sales-compensation",0.85,"\u003Ch2>What is a Commission List?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Commission List\u003C/strong> is a legally binding schedule that defines the exact commission rates, calculation basis, payment triggers, and qualifying conditions applied to each salesperson, agent, or broker in a variable-compensation arrangement. It functions as the authoritative written record of how variable pay is calculated — specifying whether rates apply to gross or net revenue, how tiered thresholds work, when commissions become earned, and under what circumstances they can be recovered. Commission lists are typically executed as standalone documents or attached as exhibits to employment agreements, independent contractor agreements, or agency contracts, allowing rates to be updated without redrafting the underlying relationship document.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Without a signed commission list, every variable-pay arrangement runs on undocumented assumptions — and assumptions become disputes the moment a deal cancels, a representative leaves, or a rate change is communicated verbally. In most US states and Canadian provinces, earned commissions are classified as wages, meaning a company that fails to pay them on time or retroactively reduces them faces the same legal exposure as withholding salary. A salesperson who claims they were promised a higher rate, or that their post-termination deals should still be paid, has significant legal leverage in the absence of clear written terms. A properly executed commission list eliminates this exposure by documenting every material term before the first qualifying sale — protecting the company from wage claims, protecting the representative from unilateral changes, and giving both sides a single source of truth when disputes arise. This template gives you a structured, editable starting point that covers every standard provision, so you spend your time on the numbers, not the legal framework.\u003C/p>\n",1778773582508]