Federal Labor Laws: Key federal regulations including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 1099 requirements, and IRS guidelines for independent contractor classification
Worker Classification Laws: IRS 20-Factor Test for Independent Contractor status, ABC Test (used in some states like California), and state-specific worker classification regulations
Employment Tax Laws: Self-Employment Contributions Act (SECA) and Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) requirements for tax obligations
Intellectual Property Laws: Copyright Act, Patent Act, and Trade Secrets laws governing the protection and ownership of intellectual property created during the consultation
State-Specific Laws: State labor codes, contractor regulations, business and professions codes, and state-specific non-compete regulations that vary by jurisdiction
Data Privacy and Security: State data protection laws and industry-specific regulations governing data handling and privacy requirements
Contract Law: State contract laws, Statute of Frauds, and Uniform Commercial Code provisions applicable to consulting agreements
Anti-Discrimination Laws: Civil Rights Act, Americans with Disabilities Act, and Age Discrimination in Employment Act ensuring fair treatment
Insurance Requirements: State-specific insurance requirements and professional liability insurance considerations for consultants
Dispute Resolution: Federal Arbitration Act and state-specific arbitration laws governing conflict resolution procedures
