Gretchen is hired as a sales person, and her base salary will be minimum wage. However, she will earn a $200 commission for every sale she makes. Her new boss let her know that most salespeople at this firm average 8-10 sales a week except for the month of January when sales drop dramatically and do not pick up until mid-February or early March. Is this legal?
A. No, working on commission is illegal in many states.
B. Yes, it pays minimum wage and commission income often varies.
C. No, employers need to make sure that employees have a steady income.
D. Yes, but this is a very usual arrangement for those who work on commission.