CA SB1370

Requires all employers entering into commission-based employment contracts with employees for services in California to put the contract in writing by January 1, 2012.

Mandates written contracts must specify the method by which commissions are computed and paid.

Requires employers to provide signed copies of contracts to employees and obtain signed receipts from each employee.

Establishes that expired contracts where parties continue working are presumed to remain in full force and effect until superseded or employment is terminated.

Defines "commissions" to exclude short-term productivity bonuses and bonus/profit-sharing plans unless they offer a fixed percentage of sales or profits as compensation.