Federal Labor Laws: Key federal regulations including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Internal Revenue Code for worker classification, and Immigration Reform and Control Act
Independent Contractor Classification: IRS guidelines and state-specific tests (such as ABC test in California) for determining proper worker classification as independent contractor versus employee
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state regulations covering Copyright Act, Patent Act, Trade Secrets Act, and trademark laws to protect intellectual property rights
State-Specific Employment Laws: Various state labor codes, contractor regulations, and state-specific restrictions on non-compete and non-solicitation agreements
Data Protection and Privacy: State privacy laws, industry-specific regulations, and confidentiality requirements for protecting sensitive information
Contract Law: State contract laws, Uniform Commercial Code provisions, and Statute of Frauds requirements for valid contract formation
Tax Considerations: Federal and state tax obligations, including 1099 reporting requirements and proper tax treatment of independent contractors
Insurance Requirements: State-specific insurance requirements, professional liability insurance, and workers' compensation considerations
Dispute Resolution: State-specific arbitration laws and Federal Arbitration Act provisions for handling potential disputes
Industry-Specific Regulations: Relevant industry-specific compliance requirements, professional licensing, and regulatory obligations based on the field of work
