Sales Labor Law References

Door-to-door sales prohibited for some minors and regulated for others:

Oregon (1985) – Prohibited for minors under age 16. Registration required for employers of 16- and 17-year-olds.
Virginia (1991) – Prohibited for minors under age 16. Permit required for employers of 16- and 17-year-olds.
Washington (1989) – Prohibited for minors under age 16 unless the Department of Labor and Industries grants a variance. Registration required for employers of 16- and 17- year-olds.

Door-to-door sales regulated:

Massachusetts (1990) – Certificate of registration is required for employers of minors under age 18. Law is applicable only to minors who reside away from home while so employed and who receive their primary source of income from such activity.

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Salaries of sales worker supervisors vary substantially, depending on the level of responsibility the individual has; the person’s length of service; and the type, size, and location of the firm.

In May 2004, median annual earnings of salaried supervisors of retail sales workers, including commissions, were $32,720. The middle 50 percent earned between $25,120 and $43,110 a year. The lowest 10 percent earned less than $20,110, and the highest 10 percent earned more than $58,400 a year. Median annual earnings in the industries employing the largest numbers of salaried supervisors of retail sales workers in May 2004 were as follows:
Building material and supplies dealers $34,210
Grocery stores $31,360
Clothing stores $30,660
Other general merchandise stores $30,150
Gasoline stations $27,510

Compensation systems vary by type of establishment and by merchandise sold. Many supervisors receive a commission or a combination of salary and commission. Under a commission system, supervisors receive a percentage of department or store sales. Thus, supervisors have the opportunity to increase their earnings considerably, but their earnings depend on their ability to sell their product and the condition of the economy. Those who sell large amounts of merchandise or exceed sales goals often receive bonuses or other awards.

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Door-to-door sales determined to be a hazardous occupation and prohibited:

Alaska (1989) – Prohibited for minors under age 18
Florida (1991) – Prohibited for minors under age 16
Maine (2001) – Prohibited for minors under age 16
Missouri (1989/2002) – Prohibited for minors under age 16
North Dakota (1993) – Prohibited for minors under age 16

Door-to-door sales prohibited with certain exceptions:

California (1994) – Prohibited for minors under age 16 except the sale of newspaper subscriptions by minors 12 to 16 years of age is permitted if certain conditions are met.

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Filed under: State Regulations by Administrator