January 19, 2010
The consumer chief recently issued a warning to parents about cheap metal jewelry for children.
U.S. (WiredPRNews.com) – The chairman of the Consumer Product Safety Commission recently issued a warning to parents regarding possible contamination in cheap children’s jewelry imported from China. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), Inez Tenenbaum warned that the products should […]
November 20, 2009
The state imposes new requirements for televisions to be energy efficient.
Sacramento, California (WiredPRNews.com) – California has adopted new requirements to make televisions more energy efficient. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the California Energy Commission voted 5-0 Wednesday to implement new standards that could lead to a ban on sets that use a large […]
March 13, 2009
The governor opted not to take millions in unemployment compensation funding on Thursday.
Wired PR News – Texas Governor Rick Perry officially turned down federal stimulus funds that would have gone to benefit unemployed individuals throughout the state on Thursday. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), the governor rejected $555 million due to requirements for […]
December 19, 2008
Mary Schapiro slated to be announced as SEC head on Thursday
Wired PR News.com – Mary Schapiro, who once served as a commissioner for the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has been tapped to head the agency sources say. As reported by the Associated Press (AP), President Elect Barack Obama plans to name Schapiro officially on […]
December 1, 2008
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals recently concluded that sales leaders for an insurance company were employees, not independent contractors. Hopkins v. Cornerstone America, No. 07-10952, available at http://www.ca5.uscourts.gov/opinions/pub/07/07-10952-CV0.wpd.pdf (5th Cir. Oct. 13, 2008). Fourteen former sales leaders sued for unpaid overtime wages under the Fair Labor Standards Act (“FLSA”). Because the […]
November 20, 2008
Many salespeople earn some (or all) of their compensation pursuant to commission-based compensation plans. Under such plans, payments often reflect a percentage of the salesperson’s overall sales. Commission-based schemes reward salespeople for achieving high sales and may increase a company’s profits.
But problems often arise in connection with commission payments. First, commission plans […]
