Legal Question in Employment Law in California
Paying of minimum wage
An employee was told that because she receives a commission on her sales the company does not have to pay her minimum wage, but can pay her less.
Asked on 3/07/99, 9:57 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Stuart Kaye
Law Offices of Stuart M. Kaye
Re: Paying of minimum wage
No employee may receive less than the established minimum wage. However, the employer may meet that requirement by payment of wages, in any form, such as commission, salary, hourly, etc.
Stuart Kaye
Law Offices of Stuart M. Kaye
8355 La Mesa Boulevard
Answered on 3/09/99, 8:58 am