Federal Laws: Core federal regulations including IRS guidelines for contractor classification, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII), Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA)
Tax Laws: Tax-related requirements including Form 1099 compliance, self-employment tax obligations, and federal tax withholding rules
State-Specific Laws: State-level regulations including labor laws, worker classification tests (e.g., ABC test in California), independent contractor regulations, and state tax requirements
Employment Classification: Criteria and tests used by IRS and DOL to distinguish between employees and independent contractors, including the multiple factors test
Intellectual Property Laws: Regulations governing IP rights including Copyright Act, trade secret protection, and patent rights considerations
Worker Protection: Safety and insurance regulations including Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA), workers' compensation laws, and unemployment insurance considerations
Contract Law: Basic contract law requirements including state-specific contract requirements, statute of frauds, and consideration requirements
Industry-Specific Regulations: Additional regulations that may apply to specific industries or sectors where the contractor will be operating
