Employment Rights Act 1996: Core legislation covering wages, deductions, written particulars of employment and protection against unauthorized deductions. Key for establishing basic commission payment rights and documentation requirements.
National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Ensures commission payment structures comply with minimum wage requirements, including proper calculation and reference periods for wage assessments.
Employment Rights Act 1996 (Itemised Pay Statement) (Amendment) Order 2018: Specifies requirements for transparent pay statements and proper itemization of commission payments in wage documentation.
Equality Act 2010: Ensures commission structures are non-discriminatory towards protected groups and maintains equal pay principles in commission schemes.
Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs how commission payments affect holiday pay calculations, particularly following the Lock v British Gas Trading Ltd case precedent.
Agency Workers Regulations 2010: Outlines specific rights and protections for agency workers regarding commission schemes, if applicable to the employment arrangement.
Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008: Relevant when commission relates to sales activities, ensuring compliance with consumer protection requirements.
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and Data Protection Act 2018: Governs the handling and processing of personal data related to commission calculations and payment records.
Limitation Act 1980: Sets out the time limits within which claims relating to commission payments must be brought.
