Jane Moorman, partner, and Melanie Smith, solicitor, both at Howard Kennedy, consider the options available to employers who want to switch staff to commission-only salaries. 

• Weekly dilemma: Pay by commission and the minimum wage Can companies impose a commission-only payment structure on their existing staff? 

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Topping up the minimum wage with tips Employment Review examines whether tips paid to staff through the payroll should count towards discharging the employer of his obligation to pay the minimum wage. 

Questions and answers XpertHR answers queries on commission-only pay and the national minimum wage. 

The national minimum wage Entry from XpertHR employment law reference manual provides information and checklist on the national minimum wage.