Labor Classification Laws: IRS guidelines for independent contractor classification, Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), state-specific worker classification laws, and ABC Test (particularly important in states like California with AB5)
Tax Laws: IRS Form 1099 requirements, self-employment tax obligations, and state tax requirements for independent contractors
Employment Laws: Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and state-specific employment laws
Intellectual Property Laws: Copyright Act, patent laws, trade secret protection laws, and work-for-hire doctrine provisions for protecting intellectual property rights
Contract Laws: State-specific contract laws, Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), and Statute of Frauds requirements for ensuring contract validity
Privacy and Data Protection: State data privacy laws, industry-specific regulations, and confidentiality requirements for protecting sensitive information
Insurance and Liability: Workers' compensation laws, professional liability requirements, and state insurance requirements for subcontractors
Payment Regulations: Prompt Payment Act (for government work), state-specific payment timing laws, and payment terms requirements
Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation: State-specific restrictions on non-compete agreements and trade secret protection considerations for business relationships
Termination Provisions: Notice requirements, cause vs. no-cause termination clauses, and state-specific termination requirements for contract completion
