Federal Labor Laws: Key federal regulations including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), IRS guidelines on independent contractor classification, Equal Employment Opportunity laws, and Civil Rights Act of 1964
Worker Classification: IRS 20-Factor Test for determining independent contractor status and state-specific worker classification tests (e.g., California's ABC Test)
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws governing intellectual property including Copyright Act, Patent Act, Trade Secrets Protection Acts, and Defend Trade Secrets Act
State-Specific Laws: Relevant state-level regulations including state labor codes, contract laws, non-compete regulations, and state-specific IP protection laws
Privacy and Data Protection: Data protection requirements including state privacy laws, industry-specific regulations, and GDPR compliance if applicable
Tax Considerations: Tax-related requirements including federal tax requirements, state tax obligations, and Form 1099 requirements
Contract Law: General contract law principles including state-specific contract formation requirements, Statute of Frauds, and Uniform Commercial Code where applicable
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized regulations for specific industries such as HIPAA for healthcare, SEC/FINRA for financial services, and other regulated industries
Confidentiality: Legal requirements around confidentiality including trade secret laws and non-disclosure requirements
Insurance Requirements: Insurance considerations including professional liability, general liability, and workers' compensation requirements
