Federal Laws: Key federal regulations including Independent Contractor Classification (IRS guidelines), Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Internal Revenue Code, and Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA)
State-Specific Laws: Local regulations including state contractor licensing requirements, state labor laws, state tax regulations, and state-specific worker classification tests
Worker Classification Tests: Classification criteria including IRS 20-Factor Test and Department of Labor Economic Reality Test to determine contractor status
Contract Law Fundamentals: Basic contract law principles including state contract law, Statute of Frauds requirements, and Uniform Commercial Code provisions where applicable
Insurance and Liability Requirements: Required insurance coverage including workers' compensation, general liability insurance, and professional liability insurance requirements
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific rules including construction industry regulations, professional services regulations, and industry-specific licensing requirements
Intellectual Property Laws: IP protection measures including copyright laws, patent laws, and trade secret protections relevant to contractor relationships
Dispute Resolution Framework: Conflict resolution mechanisms including state-specific arbitration laws, mediation requirements, and jurisdiction and venue requirements
