Hawaii License Law
A Hawaii real estate salesperson's commission is paid to the broker. The broker then pays the salesperson their share. If the broker fails to pay the salesperson, the salesperson should:
AA. Sue the buyer or seller directly for the commission
BB. File a civil lawsuit against the broker for breach of the compensation agreement✓ Correct
CC. File a complaint with the Real Estate Commission which handles all commission disputes
DD. Wait for the next transaction to offset the unpaid commission
Explanation
Commission disputes between salespeople and brokers are civil matters. The salesperson must sue the broker civilly; the Real Estate Commission does not adjudicate commission disputes between licensees.
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