Wisconsin Statutes
Wis. Stat. § 134.93 (2026)
Payment of commissions to independent sales representatives
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134.93(1)(a)(a) “Commission” means compensation accruing to an independent sales representative for payment by a principal, the rate of which is expressed as a percentage of the dollar amount of orders or sales made by the independent sales representative or as a percentage of the dollar amount of profits generated by the independent sales representative.
134.93(1)(b)(b) “Independent sales representative” means a person, other than an insurance agent or broker, who contracts with a principal to solicit wholesale orders and who is compensated, in whole or in part, by commission. “Independent sales representative” does not include any of the following:
134.93(1)(b)1.1. A person who places orders or purchases products for the person’s own account for resale.
134.93(1)(b)2.2. A person who is an employee of the principal and whose wages must be paid as required under s. 109.03.
134.93(1)(c)(c) “Principal” means a sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, corporation or other business entity, whether or not having a permanent or fixed place of business in this state, that does all of the following:
134.93(1)(c)2.2. Contracts with an independent sales representative to solicit orders for the product.
134.93(1)(c)3.3. Compensates the independent sales representative, in whole or in part, by commission.
134.93(2)(a)(a) Subject to pars. (b) and (c), a commission becomes due as provided in the contract between the principal and the independent sales representative.
134.93(2)(b)(b) If there is no written contract between the principal and the independent sales representative, or if the written contract does not provide for when a commission becomes due, or if the written contract is ambiguous or unclear as to when a commission becomes due, a commission becomes due according to the past practice used by the principal and the independent sales representative.
134.93(2)(c)(c) If it cannot be determined under par. (a) or (b) when a commission becomes due, a commission becomes due according to the custom and usage prevalent in this state for the particular industry of the principal and independent sales representative.
134.93(3)(3) Notice of termination or change in contract. Unless otherwise provided in a written contract between a principal and an independent sales representative, a principal shall provide an independent sales representative with at least 90 days’ prior written notice of any termination, cancellation, nonrenewal or substantial change in the competitive circumstances of the contract between the principal and the independent sales representative.
134.93(4)(4) Commissions due; payment on termination of contract. A principal shall pay an independent sales representative all commissions that are due to the independent sales representative at the time of termination, cancellation or nonrenewal of the contract between the principal and the independent sales representative as required under sub. (2).
134.93(5)(5) Civil liability. Any principal that violates sub. (2) by failing to pay a commission due to an independent sales representative as required under sub. (2) is liable to the independent sales representative for the amount of the commission due and for exemplary damages of not more than 200 percent of the amount of the commissions due. In addition, the principal shall pay to the independent sales representative, notwithstanding the limitations specified in s. 799.25 or 814.04, all actual costs, including reasonable actual attorney fees, incurred by the independent sales representative in bringing an action, obtaining a judgment and collecting on a judgment under this subsection.
134.93 Annotation“Person” in this section is subject to the definition in s. 990.01 (26), which includes not only natural persons, but also partnerships, associations, and bodies corporate and politic. Industry to Industry, Inc. v. Hillsman Modular Molding, Inc., 2002 WI 51, 252 Wis. 2d 544, 644 N.W.2d 236, 00-2180.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in 9
cases (2 in the last 5 years), 2001–2022 · leading case: Indus. to Indus., Inc. v. Hillsman Modular Molding, Inc., 2002 WI 51 (Wis. 2002).
Indus. to Indus., Inc. v. Hillsman Modular Molding, Inc., 2002 WI 51 (Wis. 2002). “Based on the unambiguous language of the statute, the common and ordinary meaning of the term "person," and the relevant *548 language of the entire statute, we agree with the court of appeals, and conclude that it does include a corporation.”
N. Grp., Inc. v. Tech 4 Kids Inc., 352 F. Supp. 3d 882 (E.D. Wis. 2018). “Northern Group asserts claims of breach of contract, breach of the implied duty of good faith and fair dealing, unjust enrichment, and violations of Wisconsin's statute regarding the payment of commissions to independent sales representatives, Wis. Stat. § 134.93 . The parties…”
Indus. to Indus., Inc. v. Hillsman Modular Molding, Inc., 2001 WI App 177 (Wis. Ct. App. 2001). “Industry argues that the trial court erred when it determined that the definition of "independent sales representative," as defined in Wisconsin's Sales Representative's Act, Wis. Stat. § 134.93 (1999-2000), 1 does not include corporations.”
Carroll v. Stryker Corp., 658 F.3d 675 (7th Cir. 2011). “93, which provides a statutory cause of action to recover payment of commissions owed to independent sales representatives and applies to any sales representative “who is compensated, in whole or in part, by commission.”
Est. of Miller v. Storey, 2016 WI App 68 (Wis. Ct. App. 2016). “212 (fraud on hotel or restaurant keeper, recreational attraction, taxicab operator, or gas station); Wis. Stat. § 134.93 (payment of commissions to independent sales representatives).”
RL Mlazgar Assocs. Inc v. Spring City Elec. Mfg Co (E.D. Wis. 2022). “Spring City removed the action to this court and moved to dismiss. Id.; ECF No. 6. In response, Mlazgar filed an amended complaint.”
N. Grp., Inc. v. Tech 4 Kids Inc. (E.D. Wis. 2019). “Northern Group asserts claims of breach of contract, breach of the implied duty of good faith and fair dealing, and violations of Wisconsin’s statute regarding the payment of commissions to independent sales representatives, Wis. Stat. § 134.93 . It also seeks relief under the…”
C2R Global Mfg., Inc. (Bankr. E.D. Wis. 2021). “According to the amended proof of claim, such fees are authorized under Wis. Stat. § 134.93 (5), which imposes liability on C2R for “all actual costs, including reasonable actual attorney fees, incurred by [POP] in .”
Greene v. James Wiese, 918 N.W.2d 643 (Wis. Ct. App. 2018). “§ 134.93 (2015-16). 1 Defendants assert numerous points of error.”
— Wis. Stat. § 134.93(1) — 1 case
Indus. to Indus., Inc. v. Hillsman Modular Molding, Inc., 2002 WI 51 (Wis. 2002). “Based on the unambiguous language of the statute, the common and ordinary meaning of the term "person," and the relevant *548 language of the entire statute, we agree with the court of appeals, and conclude that it does include a corporation.”
— Wis. Stat. § 134.93(1)(a) — 1 case
N. Grp., Inc. v. Tech 4 Kids Inc., 352 F. Supp. 3d 882 (E.D. Wis. 2018). “Northern Group asserts claims of breach of contract, breach of the implied duty of good faith and fair dealing, unjust enrichment, and violations of Wisconsin's statute regarding the payment of commissions to independent sales representatives, Wis. Stat. § 134.93 . The parties…”
— Wis. Stat. § 134.93(1)(b) — 1 case
N. Grp., Inc. v. Tech 4 Kids Inc., 352 F. Supp. 3d 882 (E.D. Wis. 2018). “Northern Group asserts claims of breach of contract, breach of the implied duty of good faith and fair dealing, unjust enrichment, and violations of Wisconsin's statute regarding the payment of commissions to independent sales representatives, Wis. Stat. § 134.93 . The parties…”
— Wis. Stat. § 134.93(2) — 1 case
N. Grp., Inc. v. Tech 4 Kids Inc., 352 F. Supp. 3d 882 (E.D. Wis. 2018). “Northern Group asserts claims of breach of contract, breach of the implied duty of good faith and fair dealing, unjust enrichment, and violations of Wisconsin's statute regarding the payment of commissions to independent sales representatives, Wis. Stat. § 134.93 . The parties…”
— Wis. Stat. § 134.93(3) — 1 case
N. Grp., Inc. v. Tech 4 Kids Inc., 352 F. Supp. 3d 882 (E.D. Wis. 2018). “Northern Group asserts claims of breach of contract, breach of the implied duty of good faith and fair dealing, unjust enrichment, and violations of Wisconsin's statute regarding the payment of commissions to independent sales representatives, Wis. Stat. § 134.93 . The parties…”
— Wis. Stat. § 134.93(4) — 1 case
N. Grp., Inc. v. Tech 4 Kids Inc., 352 F. Supp. 3d 882 (E.D. Wis. 2018). “Northern Group asserts claims of breach of contract, breach of the implied duty of good faith and fair dealing, unjust enrichment, and violations of Wisconsin's statute regarding the payment of commissions to independent sales representatives, Wis. Stat. § 134.93 . The parties…”
— Wis. Stat. § 134.93(5) — 1 case
Greene v. James Wiese, 918 N.W.2d 643 (Wis. Ct. App. 2018). “§ 134.93 (2015-16). 1 Defendants assert numerous points of error.”
— Wis. Stat. § 134.93(l)(b) — 1 case
Indus. to Indus., Inc. v. Hillsman Modular Molding, Inc., 2002 WI 51 (Wis. 2002). “Based on the unambiguous language of the statute, the common and ordinary meaning of the term "person," and the relevant *548 language of the entire statute, we agree with the court of appeals, and conclude that it does include a corporation.”
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