commission only
'Commission only' means an employee is paid solely based on what they sell, without a fixed salary.
In a commission-only payment model, employees earn money exclusively from the sales they generate. There is no base salary; instead, their income directly corresponds to their sales performance. This model is common in sales roles, where motivation to sell more is linked directly to financial incentives. However, there are specific legal conditions and industry standards that dictate when and how this payment structure can be applied.
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