Definitions

As used in sections 31-62-D1 to 31-62-D11, inclusive: (a) "Commissions" means earnings based on sales. These earnings may be achieved through the payment of a fixed sum per sale or by the payment of a percentage on any or all sales made by an individual or group of individuals. (b) "Employee" means a person employed or permitted to work in any occupation in the mercantile trade. (c) "Mercantile trade" means the trade of wholesale or retail selling of commodities and any operation supplemental or incidental thereto, including, but not limited to, buying, delivery, maintenance, office, stock and clerical work. Repair and service employees may be excluded if the major portion of their duties is unrelated to the mercantile trade as herein defined. (d) "Minor" means a person less than eighteen years of age. (e) "Working time" includes all time during which an employee is required to be on duty or at prescribed premises whether or not work is then provided by the employer or during which an employee is permitted to work though not required to do so.