Federal Labor Laws: Key federal regulations including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), IRS guidelines for contractor classification, and Department of Labor guidelines on independent contractor vs. employee status
Employment Classification: Guidelines for determining contractor status including IRS 20-Factor Test and state-specific contractor classification tests (e.g., California's ABC test)
Worker Protection Laws: Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) requirements and state-specific workplace safety regulations
Intellectual Property Laws: Legal frameworks covering Copyright Act, patent laws, and trade secret protection laws that affect contractor work and deliverables
Contract Laws: State-specific contract laws and Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) provisions applicable to contractor agreements
Privacy and Data Protection: State-specific data privacy laws, industry-specific regulations, and GDPR compliance requirements if dealing with EU data
Industry-Specific Regulations: Sector-specific compliance requirements such as HIPAA for healthcare, SOX/FINRA for financial services, and FAR for government contracting
State-Specific Requirements: State labor laws, licensing requirements, and insurance requirements specific to the state of operation
Tax Considerations: Form 1099 requirements, state tax obligations, and local tax requirements affecting contractor relationships
Insurance and Liability: Requirements for workers' compensation, professional liability insurance, and general liability insurance coverage
