Federal Labor Laws: Key federal regulations including IRS guidelines for independent contractor classification, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and federal tax requirements including Form 1099 reporting obligations
State-Specific Laws: Various state-level regulations including state labor codes, independent contractor tests (such as California's ABC test), and state-specific tax requirements and worker classification laws
Worker Classification Guidelines: Classification frameworks including the IRS 20-Factor Test for determining independent contractor status and common law rules for employer-employee relationships
Intellectual Property Laws: Regulations governing intellectual property rights including Copyright Act, patent laws, trade secret protection, and work-for-hire provisions
Contract Law: Fundamental contract law principles including state contract laws, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and Statute of Frauds requirements
Privacy and Data Protection: Legal requirements for handling sensitive information, including data protection regulations and confidentiality requirements
Insurance and Liability: Requirements related to workers' compensation, professional liability considerations, and insurance requirements for freelance work
Payment Regulations: Laws governing payment terms and methods, including state-specific payment timing requirements and electronic payment regulations
Dispute Resolution: Legal framework for handling disputes, including state-specific arbitration laws and jurisdiction and venue requirements
