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Eligible positions may include sales representatives, account managers, and others involved in sales. Commission Rate: The commission rate will be calculated based on sales performance. The specific rate may vary for different products or services and may be subject to changes, which will be communicated in advance. Sales Targets: Sales targets and quotas will be established for eligible employees. Commissions are earned when these targets are met or exceeded. INCENTIVE PROGRAMS [COMPANY NAME] may offer various incentive programs to motivate and reward exceptional sales performance. These may include: Bonuses: Bonuses are one-time or periodic rewards for achieving specific sales milestones or exceeding targets. Sales Contests: Periodic sales contests may be held to promote healthy competition and reward top performers with prizes, trips, or other incentives. Recognition: [COMPANY NAME] is committed to recognizing outstanding sales performance through awards, certificates, or other forms of acknowledgment. COMMISSION PAYMENT CYCLE [COMPANY NAME] is dedicated to providing a clear and predictable commission payment cycle to eligible employees. The details of the commission payment cycle, as well as the method of payment, will be communicated to eligible employees at the start of their employment or when changes to the payment structure occur. Payment Frequency: Commissions will typically be paid on a regular schedule, and the payment frequency may vary depending on the sales period. Common payment frequencies include monthly, quarterly, or annually. 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Prepared By: [YOUR NAME] [YOUR JOB TITLE] Phone 555.555.5555 Email info@yourbusiness.com www.yourbusiness.com PROFIT-SHARING PLAN FOR SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS The following document is a model profit-sharing plan that is intended to give you an idea of what a typical profit-sharing plan contains. You can modify this form to meet your specific circumstances. Of course, if you intend to use this plan, you should make sure that your attorney reviews it and approves any changes you make. TABLE OF CONTENTS Article Preamble 1. Purpose and Definitions Preamble Purpose Definitions Construction 2. Service Credit and Participation Hour of Service Service Break in Service Loss of Service Multiple Trades and Businesses Participation Originating Under This Plan Cessation of Participation Service and Reentry 3. Contributions Contributions by Employer Member Voluntary Contributions Member Voluntary Contributions (Alternate) 4. Individual Accounts and Allocations Establishment of Individual Accounts Allocation of Employer Contributions Allocation of Gains and Losses Allocation of Forfeitures Notification to Members 5. Retirement Benefit 6. Death Designation of Beneficiary Benefit No Beneficiary 7. Disability Benefit 8. Termination of Employment, and Forfeitures Eligibility Benefit Forfeitures Early Retirement 9. Distribution Notices and Methods of Payment Notice to Trustee Subsequent Notices Time and Methods of Payment Limitations on Payment Minority or Disability Payments 10. Special Governmental Requirements Limit on Annual Additions Under [CODE SECTION] Top-Heavy Restrictions 11. Administration Appointment of Committee Committee Powers and Duties Claims Procedure Committee Procedures Authorization of Benefit Payments Payment of Expenses Unclaimed Benefits 12. Trust Fund Establishment of Trust Fund Payment of Contributions to Trust Fund 13. Amendments Right to Amend 14. Withdrawal and Termination Transfers of Plan Assets and Plan Mergers Plan Termination Suspension and Discontinuance of Contributions and Plan Termination Liquidation of Trust Fund 15. General Provisions Non-guarantee of Employment Manner of Payment Non-alienation of Benefits Amounts Returnable to the Employer Governing Law PROFIT-SHARING PLAN FOR SELF-EMPLOYED INDIVIDUALS OF [YOUR COMPANY NAME] Preamble [YOUR COMPANY NAME], organized and existing under the laws of the [State/Province] of [STATE/PROVINCE] of [state/PROVINCE], hereby establishes a profit-sharing plan for its employees as hereinafter defined, effective [the effective date]. Said organization, as part of the aforesaid Plan, adopts concurrently herewith a Trust agreement creating a Trust Fund (hereinafter at times referred to as the \"Fund\"), to which contributions shall be made and from which benefits shall be paid in accordance with the terms and conditions thereof. The Plan hereby established is conditioned upon its qualification under [SECTION] of [CODE] , as amended from time to time, with employer contributions being deductible under [SECTION] of [CODE] or any other applicable sections thereof, as amended from time to time. The Plan is intended to qualify as a profit-sharing plan. Purpose and Definitions Purpose: The purpose of this Plan is to encourage Employees to save and invest, systematically, a portion of their current Compensation in order that they may have a source of additional income upon their Retirement or Disability, or for their family in the event of death. The benefits provided by this Plan will be paid from the Trust Fund and will be in addition to the benefits Employees are entitled to receive under any other programs of the Employer. This Plan and the separate related Trust forming a part hereof are established and shall be maintained for the exclusive benefit of the eligible Employees of the Employer and their Beneficiaries. No part of the Trust Fund can ever revert to the Employer or be used for or diverted to any other purpose other than for the exclusive benefit of the Employees of the Employer and their Beneficiaries, except as provided in Section 18.4 hereof. Definitions: Where the following words and phrases appear in this Plan, they shall have the respective meanings set forth below, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: Allocation Date: The date as of which contributions are allocated hereunder, which shall be the last day of the Plan Year. The Committee may use more frequent Allocation Dates if it so desires. Affiliated Employer: Any business entity (including an Employer hereunder) that, together with an Employer hereunder, constitutes a controlled group of corporations, a group of trades or businesses under common control, or an affiliated service group, all as defined in [CODE SECTION] (subject, however, to the provisions of [CODE SECTION] when applying the benefit limitations of [CODE SECTION]). Beneficiary: A person designated by a Member to receive benefits hereunder upon the death of such Member. Code: The [SECTION] of [CODE] , as amended from time to time. Committee: The person or persons appointed to administer the Plan in accordance with Article XII hereof. Compensation: As to Owner-Employees and any partner who owns less [%] capital or profits interest in the trade or business, Compensation means the Earned Income of such individual, which is net income from self-employment derived from the business with respect to which the Plan is established, provided his personal services are a material income producing factor in such business, determined without regard to items which are not included in gross income for purposes of federal income tax and the deductions properly allocable to or chargeable against such items, and determined after deduction for contributions on behalf of said Owner-Employee and all other Employees. Earned Income also includes gains which are not treated under the Code as gains from the sale or exchange of capital assets and net earnings derived from the sale or other disposition of, the transfer of any interest in, or the licensing of the use of property (other than goodwill) by an individual whose efforts created such property. It is the intent of the foregoing to incorporate the definition of earned income as set forth in [CODE SECTION]. As to any other Employee, the total cash remuneration paid to the Employee for a calendar year by an Employer (or predecessor company) for personal services as reported on the Employee's federal income tax withholding statement or statements. Effective for the Plan Year beginning in [year], this Plan shall not take into consideration compensation in excess of [AMOUNT], as indexed under [CODE SECTION], in computing any Plan benefits. Covered Employment: The employment category for which the Plan is maintained, which includes any employment with the Employer. Disability: A physical or mental condition which, in the judgment of the Committee, totally and presumably permanently prevents an Employee from engaging in substantial gainful employment with his Employer. Effective Date: [Effective date]. Employee: Any person who, on or after the Effective Date, is receiving remuneration for personal services rendered as a common law employee of the Employer or Affiliated Employer (or who would be receiving such remuneration except for an authorized Leave of Absence), or any Owner Employee, or a partner who has less than a [%] capital or profits interest in the trade or business. 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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 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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Employee Benefit Programs 27 4.1 Employee Benefits 27 4.2 Vacation Benefits 27 4.3 Military Service Leave 29 4.4 Religious Observance 29 4.5 Holidays 29 4.6 Workers Insurance 30 4.7 Sick Leave Benefits 31 4.8 Bereavement Leave 32 4.9 Relocation Benefits 33 4.10 Educational Assistance 33 4.11 Health Insurance 34 4.12 Life Insurance 35 4.13 Long Term Disability 35 4.14 Marriage, Maternity and Parental Leave 36 5. Timekeeping / Payroll 40 5.1 Timekeeping 40 5.2 Paydays 40 5.3 Employment Termination 41 5.4 Administrative Pay Corrections 42 6. Work Conditions and Hours 43 6.1 Work Schedules 43 6.2 Absences 43 6.3 Jury Duty 45 6.4 Use of Phone and Mail Systems 45 6.5 Smoking 46 6.6 Meal Periods 46 6.7 Overtime 46 6.8 Use of Equipment 47 6.9 Telecommuting 47 6.10 Emergency Closing 48 6.11 Business Travel Expenses 49 6.12 Visitors in the Workplace 51 6.13 Computer and Email Usage 51 6.14 Internet Usage 52 6.15 Workplace Monitoring 54 6.16 Workplace Violence Prevention 55 7. Employee Conduct & Disciplinary Action 57 7.1 Employee Conduct and Work Rules 57 7.2 Sexual and Other Unlawful Harassment 58 7.3 Attendance and Punctuality 60 7.4 Personal Appearance 60 7.5 Return of Property 61 7.6 Resignation and Retirement 61 7.7 Security Inspections 62 7.8 Progressive Discipline 62 7.9 Problem Resolution 64 7.10 Workplace Etiquette 65 7.11 Suggestion Program 67 Acknowledgement of Receipt 68 Welcome to [YOUR COMPANY NAME]! On behalf of your colleagues, we welcome you to [YOUR COMPANY NAME] and wish you every success here. At [YOUR COMPANY NAME], we believe that each employee contributes directly to the growth and success of the company, and we hope you will take pride in being a member of our team. This handbook was developed to describe some of the expectations of our employees and to outline the policies, programs, and benefits available to eligible employees. Employees should become familiar with the contents of the employee handbook as soon as possible, for it will answer many questions about employment with [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. We believe that professional relationships are easier when all employees are aware of the culture and values of the organization. This guide will help you to better understand our vision for the future of our business and the challenges that are ahead. We hope that your experience here will be challenging, enjoyable, and rewarding. Again, welcome! [PRESIDENT NAME] President & CEO 1. Organization Description 1.1 Introductory Statement This handbook is designed to acquaint you with [YOUR COMPANY NAME] and provide you with information about working conditions, employee benefits, and some of the policies affecting your employment. You should read, understand, and comply with all provisions of the handbook. It describes many of your responsibilities as an employee and outlines the programs developed by [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to benefit employees. One of our objectives is to provide a work environment that is conducive to both personal and professional growth. No employee handbook can anticipate every circumstance or question about policy. As [YOUR COMPANY NAME] continues to grow, the need may arise and [YOUR COMPANY NAME] reserves the right to revise, supplement, or rescind any policies or portion of the handbook from time to time as it deems appropriate, in its sole and absolute discretion. Employees will be notified of such changes to the handbook as they occur. 1.2 Customer Relations Customers are among our organization's most valuable assets. Every employee represents [YOUR COMPANY NAME] to our customers and the public. The way we do our jobs presents an image of our entire organization. Customers judge all of us by how they are treated with each employee contact. Therefore, one of our first business priorities is to assist any customer or potential customer. Nothing is more important than being courteous, friendly, helpful, and prompt in the attention you give to customers. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will provide customer relations and services training to all employees with extensive customer contact. Customers who wish to lodge specific comments or complaints should be directed to the [TITLE AND NAME OF THE PERSON RESPONSIBLE] for appropriate action. Our personal contact with the public, our manners on the telephone, and the communications we send to customers are a reflection not only of ourselves, but also of the professionalism of [YOUR COMPANY NAME]. Positive customer relations not only enhance the public's perception or image of [YOUR COMPANY NAME], but also pay off in greater customer loyalty and increased sales and profit. 1.3 Products and Services Provided You will find more information about our products and services by reading the [YOUR COMPANY NAME] Corporate Brochures. 1.4 Facilities and Location(s) Head Office: [ADDRESS] [CITY], [STATE] [ZIP/POSTAL CODE] [COUNTRY] 1.5 The History of [YOUR COMPANY NAME] [DESCRIBE THE HISTORY OF YOUR COMPANY HERE] 1.6 Management Philosophy [YOUR COMPANY NAME] management philosophy is based on responsibility and mutual respect. Our wishes are to maintain a work environment that fosters on personal and professional growth for all employees. Maintaining such an environment is the responsibility of every staff person. Because of their role, managers and supervisors have the additional responsibility to lead in a manner which fosters an environment of respect for each person. People who come to [YOUR COMPANY NAME] want to work here because we have created an environment that encourages creativity and achievement. [YOUR COMPANY NAME] aims to become a leader in [DESCRIBE YOUR COMPANY'S FIELD OF EXPERTISE]. The mainstay of our strategy will be to offer a level of client focus that is superior to that offered by our competitors. To help achieve this objective, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] seeks to attract highly motivated individuals that want to work as a team and share in the commitment, responsibility, risk taking, and discipline required to achieve our vision. Part of attracting these special individuals will be to build a culture that promotes both uniqueness and a bias for action. While we will be realistic in setting goals and expectations, [YOUR COMPANY NAME] will also be aggressive in reaching its objectives. 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[COMPANY NAME] therefore assesses the operational activities to determine whether they will achieve the sales objectives set. This brings stability to our strategic plan. It also provides flexibility to respond to issues that may emerge from the plan and to address risks that may affect the strategic objectives of the business. Strategic Sales Plan Vision: [WRITE YOUR CONTENT HERE] Mission: [WRITE YOUR CONTENT HERE] Values: [WRITE YOUR CONTENT HERE] Goals: [WRITE YOUR CONTENT HERE] By going through the 30-60-90-day sales plan, you will be able to see the different activities that will be undertaken by your department as well as the possible impact on your daily work. 1. Purpose of the 30-60-90-Day Plan 1.1 Purpose A 30-60-90-day sales plan is a highly detailed plan that provides a clear picture of how a team, section or department will contribute to the achievement of the organization's sales goals within a 90-day timeframe. 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Define commission rates, quota structures, payment schedules, and clawback rules.","sales commission and incentive policy template",[186,187,188,189,190,191],"sales incentive plan template","commission structure template word","sales compensation policy template","incentive compensation plan template","commission plan template free","sales bonus policy template",{"name":193,"credential":194,"reviewed_date":195},"Bruno Goulet","CEO, Business in a Box","2026-05-02",{"difficulty":197,"legal_review_recommended":179,"signature_required":179},"medium",{"what_it_is":199,"when_you_need_it":200,"whats_inside":201},"A Sales Commission and Incentive Policy is an internal document that defines exactly how sales employees earn variable compensation — commission rates, quota structures, accelerators, payment schedules, and clawback conditions. This free Word download gives you a structured, editable starting point you can tailor to your product lines, territories, and team structure, then export as PDF for distribution to your sales force.\n","Use it when onboarding your first quota-carrying sales rep, restructuring an existing compensation plan, or replacing verbal commission agreements with a written policy before disputes arise.\n","Policy scope and eligibility criteria, quota-setting methodology, base and variable pay structure, commission rate tiers and accelerators, deal crediting rules, payment schedule, clawback provisions, and plan amendment procedures.\n",[203,207,211,215,219,223],{"title":204,"use_case":205,"icon_asset_id":206},"Sales directors and VPs","Formalizing a compensation structure that drives the right selling behaviors","persona-sales-director",{"title":208,"use_case":209,"icon_asset_id":210},"HR managers","Standardizing commission terms across the sales team to reduce disputes","persona-hr-manager",{"title":212,"use_case":213,"icon_asset_id":214},"Startup founders","Setting the rules before hiring the first quota-carrying sales rep","persona-startup-founder",{"title":216,"use_case":217,"icon_asset_id":218},"Finance managers","Modeling commission expense and cash-flow impact of a new incentive structure","persona-finance-manager",{"title":220,"use_case":221,"icon_asset_id":222},"Small business owners","Replacing an informal handshake commission arrangement with a written policy","persona-small-business-owner",{"title":224,"use_case":225,"icon_asset_id":226},"Revenue operations managers","Aligning quota design, deal crediting, and payout timing across the go-to-market team","persona-operations-director",[228,231,235,238,242,245,248],{"situation":229,"recommended_template":7,"slug":230},"Compensating account executives on new logo acquisition","sales-commission-and-incentive-policy-D13771",{"situation":232,"recommended_template":233,"slug":234},"Paying 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(Spreadsheet)","sales-commission-plan-D13455",[253,256,259,262,265,268,271,274,277,280],{"term":254,"definition":255},"On-Target Earnings (OTE)","The total expected annual compensation — base salary plus variable pay — a rep earns when achieving 100% of quota.",{"term":257,"definition":258},"Quota","The revenue, unit, or activity target assigned to a sales rep for a defined period, against which commission attainment is measured.",{"term":260,"definition":261},"Commission Rate","The percentage of a closed deal's value — or the fixed dollar amount per unit — paid to the rep as variable compensation.",{"term":263,"definition":264},"Accelerator","A higher commission rate that applies once a rep exceeds a defined threshold, typically 100% of quota, rewarding overperformance.",{"term":266,"definition":267},"Draw Against Commission","A regular advance payment made to a rep before commissions are earned, which is recovered from future commission earnings.",{"term":269,"definition":270},"Clawback","A provision requiring a rep to return commission already paid if a deal cancels, a customer fails to pay, or a contract is reversed within a defined window.",{"term":272,"definition":273},"Deal Crediting","The rules that determine which rep — or what split between reps — receives commission credit when multiple salespeople contribute to a single deal.",{"term":275,"definition":276},"Attainment","A rep's commission earnings expressed as a percentage of their quota for the period — 100% attainment means the rep hit exactly their target.",{"term":278,"definition":279},"SPIFF (Sales Performance Incentive Fund)","A short-term bonus paid for selling a specific product, reaching a campaign target, or achieving a tactical goal outside the standard commission plan.",{"term":281,"definition":282},"Holdback","A portion of earned commission withheld until a condition is met — such as a customer paying their invoice or completing a project milestone.",[284,289,294,299,304,309,314,319],{"name":285,"plain_english":286,"sample_language":287,"common_mistake":288},"Purpose, scope, and eligibility","States why the policy exists, which roles and business units it covers, and who qualifies for variable compensation under its terms.","This Policy applies to all full-time and part-time employees in quota-carrying sales roles at [COMPANY NAME], effective [DATE]. Eligibility begins on the first day of the calendar month following completion of the [X]-day onboarding period.","Listing job titles that no longer exist in the org chart. When eligibility language doesn't match current role names, disputes arise about who the policy actually covers.",{"name":290,"plain_english":291,"sample_language":292,"common_mistake":293},"Compensation structure and OTE breakdown","Defines the ratio of base salary to variable pay and the OTE at 100% quota attainment for each covered role.","The target compensation mix for Account Executive is 50% base / 50% variable. At 100% quota attainment, total OTE is $[AMOUNT], comprising a base salary of $[AMOUNT] and target variable pay of $[AMOUNT].","Expressing OTE as a range rather than a specific figure. A range creates ambiguity about what 100% attainment is actually worth and invites disputes at year-end.",{"name":295,"plain_english":296,"sample_language":297,"common_mistake":298},"Quota-setting methodology","Explains how individual quotas are set, the frequency of quota reviews, and the process for adjusting quotas mid-period due to territory changes or role transitions.","Individual quotas are set annually by [ROLE] in consultation with direct managers and are communicated no later than [DATE] before the start of each fiscal year. Quotas may be pro-rated for reps who join, leave, or change territories mid-period.","Setting quotas without documenting the methodology. When a rep challenges a quota mid-year, the company has no defensible basis for the number.",{"name":300,"plain_english":301,"sample_language":302,"common_mistake":303},"Commission rates and tier structure","Sets out the commission rate or rates that apply at different levels of quota attainment, including any threshold below which no commission is paid.","Attainment 0–49%: $0 commission. Attainment 50–99%: [X]% of bookings. Attainment 100–124%: [Y]% of bookings. Attainment 125%+: [Z]% of bookings (accelerator rate).","Setting the threshold for commission eligibility at 50% or higher without a draw against commission. Reps who miss threshold in a strong-pipeline month face a zero-pay period, driving attrition.",{"name":305,"plain_english":306,"sample_language":307,"common_mistake":308},"Deal crediting and split rules","Defines which deals qualify for commission, how credit is allocated when multiple reps work the same deal, and how overlay or specialist roles are compensated.","Full credit is awarded to the rep of record at close. Overlay and solutions engineer roles receive [X]% of the deal value from a shared pool, not subtracted from the closing rep's commission. Splits require written agreement from both reps' managers before the deal closes.","Omitting rules for overlay or pre-sales roles. Commission disputes involving SEs and solution architects are among the most common and most disruptive in enterprise sales teams.",{"name":310,"plain_english":311,"sample_language":312,"common_mistake":313},"Payment schedule and processing","States when commissions are calculated, when they are paid, and what documentation (signed contracts, collected revenue, CRM updates) must be in place before a commission is processed.","Commissions are calculated on the last business day of each calendar month and paid on or before the [X]th of the following month, subject to receipt of a signed contract and (for variable-rate deals) a first invoice payment from the customer.","Paying commission on booking rather than invoicing or collection without a corresponding clawback policy. When customers cancel or default, the company has no recovery mechanism.",{"name":315,"plain_english":316,"sample_language":317,"common_mistake":318},"Clawback and adjustment provisions","Defines the conditions under which paid commission must be returned and the window during which a clawback can be triggered.","If a customer cancels within [90] days of contract execution or fails to pay the first invoice within [60] days of the due date, [COMPANY NAME] may recover the full commission paid on that deal by deducting it from future commission payments.","Setting the clawback window at 30 days when the standard payment term is Net 60. A clawback window shorter than the customer's payment term makes the provision unenforceable in practice.",{"name":320,"plain_english":321,"sample_language":322,"common_mistake":323},"Plan amendments and dispute resolution","Explains how and when the company can modify the plan, how reps are notified of changes, and the process for disputing a commission calculation.","[COMPANY NAME] reserves the right to amend this Policy with [30] days' written notice. Commission disputes must be submitted in writing to [ROLE] within [30] days of the payout date. Disputes submitted after this window will not be reviewed.","Omitting a dispute submission deadline. Without one, reps can contest commission calculations from prior fiscal years, creating retroactive liability and reconciliation nightmares.",[325,330,335,340,345,350,355,360],{"step":326,"title":327,"description":328,"tip":329},1,"Define covered roles and eligibility criteria","List every job title covered by the policy and specify when eligibility begins — most companies start commission eligibility at the beginning of the first full month after a rep's ramp period ends.","Match role names exactly to your current org chart and HR system — mismatches between the policy and payroll records cause processing delays.",{"step":331,"title":332,"description":333,"tip":334},2,"Set the base-to-variable pay ratio","Choose an OTE mix appropriate for the role — 50/50 is standard for field sales, 60/40 (base-heavy) suits inside sales with shorter cycles, and 40/60 (variable-heavy) suits enterprise hunters. State the specific OTE dollar amount for each role.","Benchmark your OTE against industry salary surveys before publishing — an uncompetitive plan will cost you more in turnover than you save in commission expense.",{"step":336,"title":337,"description":338,"tip":339},3,"Document the quota-setting process","Explain who sets quotas, when they are communicated, and how mid-year adjustments are handled for new hires, territory changes, and leaves of absence.","Publish quotas at least two weeks before the start of the measurement period — reps who don't know their number on day one can't be held fully accountable for day-one performance.",{"step":341,"title":342,"description":343,"tip":344},4,"Build the commission rate table","Enter the attainment threshold below which no commission is paid, the base rate for attainment between threshold and 100%, and the accelerator rate above 100%. Use actual percentages, not ranges.","A two-tier structure (base rate + one accelerator) is easier to administer and communicate than a five-tier table. Complexity past three tiers rarely changes selling behavior.",{"step":346,"title":347,"description":348,"tip":349},5,"Write the deal crediting and split rules","Define who gets credit on a deal when multiple team members are involved — closing rep, overlay, SDR, and renewal owner. Specify whether overlay compensation comes from the deal commission or a separate pool.","Run your crediting rules through three or four real historical deals before publishing. Rules that seem clear in the abstract often break on actual transactions.",{"step":351,"title":352,"description":353,"tip":354},6,"Set the payment schedule and required conditions","State whether commissions are paid monthly or quarterly, the specific pay date, and what must be true before payment is released — signed contract, CRM stage, first payment received.","Monthly payment cycles improve rep cash flow and reduce the churn risk that builds when variable pay accumulates in a quarterly holdback.",{"step":356,"title":357,"description":358,"tip":359},7,"Add clawback terms with a realistic window","Set the clawback trigger events (cancellation, non-payment, contract reversal) and the recovery window. Ensure the window is at least as long as the customer's standard payment terms.","Limit clawback to the first year of a multi-year deal — clawing back commission on Year 3 cancellations destroys rep trust without materially reducing company risk.",{"step":361,"title":362,"description":363,"tip":364},8,"State the amendment process and distribute for acknowledgment","Include the notice period for plan changes and the dispute submission deadline. Have each covered rep sign or electronically acknowledge the policy before it takes effect.","Store signed acknowledgments in your HR system linked to each rep's employment record — you will need them if a commission dispute escalates.",[366,370,374,378,382,386],{"mistake":367,"why_it_matters":368,"fix":369},"Paying commission on booking with no clawback","When customers cancel within the first 90 days or fail to pay, the company absorbs both the lost revenue and the commission already paid with no recovery mechanism.","Tie commission payment to either first invoice payment or a clawback window that covers the customer's standard payment terms.",{"mistake":371,"why_it_matters":372,"fix":373},"Omitting deal crediting rules for overlay roles","When pre-sales engineers, solutions consultants, or SDRs contribute to a deal with no written crediting rule, disputes between reps and managers consume significant management time and damage team morale.","Define a specific percentage or dollar allocation for every role that routinely touches a deal before it closes, and document whether overlay pay comes from the deal commission or a separate budget.",{"mistake":375,"why_it_matters":376,"fix":377},"Setting quota mid-year without a documented adjustment methodology","Retroactive quota changes without a defined process feel arbitrary to reps and expose the company to constructive dismissal or wage claims in some jurisdictions.","Document the criteria that trigger a quota adjustment — territory change, role change, leave of absence — and the pro-ration formula used in each case.",{"mistake":379,"why_it_matters":380,"fix":381},"Using ranges instead of specific commission rates","A policy that states commission is '5–8% depending on deal type' requires a judgment call on every transaction, creates inconsistent payouts, and invites disputes.","Define a specific rate for each qualifying deal type, product line, or attainment tier — remove discretionary ranges entirely.",{"mistake":383,"why_it_matters":384,"fix":385},"No dispute submission deadline","Without a time limit, reps can contest commission calculations from prior fiscal years, creating retroactive reconciliation work and unpredictable compensation expense.","Set a 30-day dispute window from the payout date and state that disputes submitted after the deadline will not be reviewed.",{"mistake":387,"why_it_matters":388,"fix":389},"Distributing the policy without requiring written acknowledgment","If a rep later claims they were unaware of a clawback provision or quota threshold, an unacknowledged policy offers little protection in a wage dispute.","Require every covered rep to sign or electronically acknowledge the policy before their first commission measurement period begins, and retain the record in their HR file.",[391,394,397,400,403,406,409,412,415],{"question":392,"answer":393},"What is a sales commission and incentive policy?","A sales commission and incentive policy is an internal document that defines how variable compensation is calculated and paid to quota-carrying sales employees. It covers commission rates, quota structure, attainment thresholds, accelerators, deal crediting rules, payment schedules, clawback conditions, and the process for amending or disputing the plan. It replaces informal commission agreements with a single authoritative written reference.\n",{"question":395,"answer":396},"What is the difference between a commission plan and an incentive plan?","A commission plan pays a percentage of revenue or a fixed amount per unit sold — directly tied to deal value. An incentive plan is broader and can include bonuses for hitting activity metrics, SPIFFs for selling specific products, or team-based rewards. Most sales compensation policies combine both: a commission structure for ongoing quota attainment and incentive provisions for tactical or short-term goals.\n",{"question":398,"answer":399},"What commission rate should I use?","Standard B2B SaaS commission rates run 8–12% of annual contract value for account executives with a 50/50 OTE mix. Transactional or lower-margin businesses typically run 2–5%. The right rate depends on your gross margin, average deal size, sales cycle length, and competitive OTE benchmarks in your market. The rate matters less than whether the plan pays a competitive OTE at 100% quota attainment.\n",{"question":401,"answer":402},"Should commissions be paid on booking or on cash collection?","Both models are common. Paying on booking (signed contract) rewards reps faster and is easier to administer, but requires a clawback policy to recover commission on deals that cancel or go unpaid. Paying on cash collection ties commission to actual revenue but delays payout and can frustrate reps on deals with Net 60 or Net 90 payment terms. Most mid-market companies pay on booking with a 60–90 day clawback window.\n",{"question":404,"answer":405},"What is a clawback provision and when should I include one?","A clawback provision requires a rep to return commission already paid if a customer cancels within a defined window, fails to pay their first invoice, or if a contract is reversed due to error or fraud. Include one any time you pay commission before cash is collected. Set the recovery window to be at least as long as your standard customer payment terms to ensure the provision is practically enforceable.\n",{"question":407,"answer":408},"How do I handle commission splits when multiple reps work a deal?","Define split rules in writing before the deal closes. Common approaches include a 50/50 split between two closing reps, a fixed overlay percentage for solutions engineers paid from a separate pool, and an SDR credit of 5–10% of the commission on sourced deals. The key is specificity — rules that say 'managers will decide' create disputes every time a deal involves more than one rep.\n",{"question":410,"answer":411},"Can I change the commission plan mid-year?","Yes, but best practice is to provide at least 30 days' written notice before any change takes effect and to apply changes prospectively — not to deals already in the pipeline. Retroactive changes to commission rates or quota expose the company to wage claims in many jurisdictions and significantly damage rep trust. Document the amendment process in the policy itself so reps know what to expect.\n",{"question":413,"answer":414},"Does a sales commission policy need to be signed by the employee?","A signed acknowledgment is strongly advisable. While the policy does not need to be a formal contract, having each rep sign or electronically acknowledge the document before their first commission period creates a clear record that they understood and accepted the terms. This record is valuable if a commission dispute escalates to a formal wage complaint.\n",{"question":416,"answer":417},"How often should a commission plan be updated?","Most companies review the commission plan annually, aligned with fiscal year planning and quota-setting. Significant business changes — a new product line, a shift in go-to-market strategy, or a major pricing change — may warrant an off-cycle update. Frequent mid-year changes without strong business justification erode rep trust and can increase turnover.\n",[419,423,427,431],{"industry":420,"icon_asset_id":421,"specifics":422},"SaaS / Technology","industry-saas","Annual contract value commission with MRR expansion credit, net revenue retention bonuses, and multi-year deal accelerators.",{"industry":424,"icon_asset_id":425,"specifics":426},"Financial Services","industry-fintech","Regulatory constraints on incentive structures, FCA or SEC suitability requirements, and deferred compensation provisions for senior producers.",{"industry":428,"icon_asset_id":429,"specifics":430},"Manufacturing and Distribution","industry-manufacturing","Gross margin-based commission to prevent reps from discounting below floor, territory-based quota allocation, and manufacturer rep overlay structures.",{"industry":432,"icon_asset_id":433,"specifics":434},"Professional Services","industry-professional-services","Commission on signed statements of work with utilization-rate bonuses, origination credit for partners who source but don't close, and holdback tied to project delivery milestones.",[436,440,444,447],{"vs":437,"vs_template_id":438,"summary":439},"Employment contract (compensation clause)","employment-agreement_at-will-employee-D541","An employment contract states the existence of variable compensation and references the commission plan but does not define the mechanics. The commission policy is the governing document for rates, quotas, and payment rules. Both documents are needed — the contract establishes the entitlement; the policy defines how it works.",{"vs":441,"vs_template_id":442,"summary":443},"Profit sharing plan","profit-sharing-plan-D13755","A profit sharing plan distributes a percentage of company net profit to all eligible employees based on a formula unrelated to individual sales performance. A commission policy pays variable compensation tied directly to each rep's individual revenue contribution. Profit sharing rewards collective results; commissions reward individual selling behavior.",{"vs":445,"vs_template_id":234,"summary":446},"Sales quota agreement","A sales quota agreement is a one-page document issued to an individual rep confirming their specific quota for the period. The commission policy is the company-wide governance document that defines the rules. The quota agreement references and operates under the commission policy — it does not replace it.",{"vs":448,"vs_template_id":247,"summary":449},"Independent contractor agreement","An independent contractor agreement governs the full working relationship with a self-employed sales agent, including commission terms specific to that engagement. An internal commission policy applies to employees and is not a binding contract in itself. Using an internal policy with contractors — rather than a signed agreement — creates classification risk and leaves commission terms legally ambiguous.",{"use_template":451,"template_plus_review":455,"custom_drafted":459},{"best_for":452,"cost":453,"time":454},"Small sales teams of 1–10 reps with a straightforward product and single commission tier","Free","2–4 hours to complete and distribute",{"best_for":456,"cost":457,"time":458},"Teams of 10+ reps, multi-product or multi-territory structures, or companies with prior commission disputes","$300–$800 for an HR consultant or compensation specialist review","1–3 days",{"best_for":460,"cost":461,"time":462},"Enterprise sales organizations, heavily regulated industries, or companies with complex overlay, channel, and international compensation structures","$2,000–$8,000 for a compensation consultant engagement","2–6 weeks",[464,465],"how-to-design-a-sales-compensation-plan","quota-setting-best-practices",[244,247,438,467,468,469,470,471,472,473,474,475],"job-offer-letter-long-D12769","employee-handbook-D712","30-60-90-day-sales-plan-D12785","sales-report-D13236","how-to-create-a-performance-improvement-plan-D12564","non-disclosure-agreement-nda-D12692","financial-projections_12-months-D360","kpi-report-D13180","small-business-expense-report-D13396",{"emit_how_to":477,"emit_defined_term":477},true,{"primary_folder":96,"secondary_folder":479,"document_type":480,"industry":481,"business_stage":482,"tags":483,"confidence":489},"compensation-and-payroll","policy","general","growth",[484,485,486,487,488],"commission","payroll","sales-compensation","incentive-structure","sales-operations",0.92,"\u003Ch2>What is a Sales Commission and Incentive Policy?\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>A \u003Cstrong>Sales Commission and Incentive Policy\u003C/strong> is an internal governance document that defines exactly how variable pay is earned, calculated, and paid to quota-carrying sales employees. It sets out the OTE structure for each covered role, the quota-setting methodology, commission rates at each attainment tier, accelerators for overperformance, deal crediting rules, the payment schedule, clawback conditions, and the process for amending or disputing the plan. Rather than leaving commission mechanics to individual manager discretion or informal agreements, it creates a single written reference that every rep, manager, and finance team member works from.\u003C/p>\n\u003Ch2>Why You Need This Document\u003C/h2>\n\u003Cp>Operating without a written commission policy is one of the fastest ways to lose your best salespeople and expose the company to wage disputes. When commission terms exist only in emails or verbal agreements, reps calculate what they believe they are owed and finance pays what it believes it owes — and those numbers rarely match. The resulting disputes consume management time, damage trust, and often end in attrition or formal wage complaints. A clearly written policy eliminates ambiguity on every material question: what triggers a clawback, how a split deal is credited, and what happens to commission when a rep changes territory mid-year. It also gives new hires a complete picture of their earning potential before their first day, which accelerates ramp time and reduces early attrition. This template gives you the structure to build that policy in a few hours rather than starting from scratch.\u003C/p>\n",1778773535896]