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Generally, the term "draw" means that you are advanced pay in anticipation of sales, and that if you don't make enough sales to meet the advanced pay, you are required to pay back the balance of the draw. Because that's what the term "draw" generally means, your former employer was probably correct in thinking that it shouldn't have to spell it out in the employment agreement. However, it would probably be wise to have a local attorney review the employment agreement to help you see what you might be up against should your former employer actually sue you for the balance.
I agree with the general assessment of a draw. However, in this instance he is clearly an employee. Therefore he cannot sue him or even have a contract that says he has to pay back the entire draw. It would violate labor laws to not at least pay an employee minimum wage and overtime when applicable.

Then, of course there is also the issue of what sales he made during the 5 month period that would have resulted in commission or eventual commission.

I do agree that it would be wise to run the contract by an attorney who specializes in employment issues.