Internal Revenue Code (IRC): Federal tax law governing the classification of independent contractors vs. employees, ensuring proper tax treatment and compliance
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for employment relationships, important for properly distinguishing independent contractors from employees
Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA): Federal law relating to Social Security and Medicare taxes, relevant for independent contractor self-employment tax obligations
Copyright Act of 1976: Federal law protecting original works of authorship, crucial for establishing ownership and transfer of graphic design works
Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA): Federal law addressing digital copyright issues, relevant for online and digital graphic design work
Lanham Act: Federal trademark law that may affect graphic design work involving logos, branding, and trademark-related designs
State Labor Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing independent contractor relationships and employment classifications
State Intellectual Property Laws: State-specific regulations that may provide additional protection for intellectual property rights
State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation
Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental legal principles governing contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and capacity
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardized business laws adopted by states, providing guidelines for commercial transactions
State Data Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing the handling and protection of personal and business data
