In the past few years, California courts and the state’s legislature have dramatically changed the manner in which employers are required to pay commissions to their employees. California law requires that commission plans be in writing, and confusion often arises regarding which provisions are permitted and which are prohibited by California’s complex wage and hour laws. Join attorneys from Ogletree Deakins’ San Francisco office as they discuss best practices for making commission agreements stronger, the pros and cons of transitioning to a bonus model based on company profits and performance, terminations and how to handle pending commissions, and other issues related to commissioned employees.