Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for wage and hour requirements, including minimum wage and overtime provisions that may affect consultant classification and compensation structure
Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax regulations governing contractor classification, tax obligations, and reporting requirements for consultancy arrangements
Civil Rights Act of 1964: Federal anti-discrimination law that may apply to consultancy relationships, particularly Title VII provisions
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations and preventing discrimination based on disability
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal law governing work authorization and verification requirements for contractors
State Labor Laws: Varying state-specific regulations governing employment and contractor relationships, including minimum wage and working conditions
State Contractor Regulations: State-specific rules governing independent contractor classification, licensing, and compliance requirements
Non-Compete and Confidentiality Laws: State-specific regulations governing enforceability of non-compete agreements and protection of confidential information
IRS Independent Contractor Guidelines: Federal guidelines establishing criteria for determining whether a worker qualifies as an independent contractor
Copyright Act: Federal law governing intellectual property rights and ownership of created works during consultancy
Trade Secrets Protection Acts: Federal and state laws protecting proprietary information and trade secrets shared during consultancy
State Privacy Laws: State-specific regulations governing data protection and privacy requirements in business relationships
Contract Law Fundamentals: Common law principles governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation, including consideration and mutual intent
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable, including provisions for contract duration and value thresholds
