A Practice Note providing a general overview of state laws governing the compensation of independent sales representatives (sales reps) that solicit wholesale orders on behalf of sellers, such as manufacturers, producers, distributors, resellers, importers, or other suppliers. This Note reviews the laws of New York, California, Texas, and Illinois regulating the payment of commissions to sales reps, including provisions for enhanced penalties, such as double or treble damages. This Note also includes a brief discussion of how to avoid the classification of a sales rep as an employee.