Louisiana § RS 51:443 - Payment of commissions; timely payment
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§ RS 51:443. Payment of commissions; timely payment
Upon termination of any written or oral compensation agreement between a sales representative and a principal, the principal shall pay all commissions due the sales representative as specified in the agreement or, if not specified, no later than the thirtieth working day after the date of termination.
Acts 1988, No. 774, §1, eff. July 18, 1988.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 51:443 cover?
Section RS 51:443 ("Payment of commissions; timely payment") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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