Federal Labor Laws: Key federal regulations including IRS guidelines on independent contractor classification, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), and federal tax regulations for self-employed individuals
State-Specific Laws: State-level regulations including labor codes, independent contractor tests (e.g., California's ABC test), business regulations, and state tax requirements
Contract Law: Fundamental contract principles including common law principles of contract formation, Statute of Frauds requirements, and Uniform Commercial Code provisions where applicable
Intellectual Property Laws: Laws governing intellectual property rights including Copyright Act, patent laws, trademark laws, and trade secret protection measures
Privacy and Data Protection: Regulations concerning data privacy including state-specific privacy laws, industry-specific regulations, and data protection requirements
Insurance Requirements: Insurance considerations including professional liability insurance, general liability insurance, and state-specific insurance requirements
Dispute Resolution: Legal framework for resolving disputes including state-specific arbitration laws, Federal Arbitration Act, and jurisdiction and venue considerations
Employment Classification: Guidelines and tests for proper worker classification including federal and state-specific tests for independent contractor status
