Internal Revenue Code (IRC): Federal tax law governing contractor classification and tax obligations for independent contractors versus employees
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing wage, hour, and overtime standards, important for proper contractor classification
Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA): Federal law governing Social Security and Medicare taxes, with different applications for contractors versus employees
Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA): Federal law regarding unemployment taxes and their application to different worker classifications
IRS 20-Factor Test: Federal guidelines used to determine whether a worker should be classified as an independent contractor or employee
ABC Test: State-level test used in some jurisdictions to determine worker classification status
State Labor Laws: Various state-specific regulations governing employment relationships and contractor classifications
Uniform Commercial Code (UCC): Standardized set of business laws governing commercial transactions in the United States
Trade Secret Protection Laws: Federal and state laws protecting confidential business information and trade secrets
Copyright Laws: Federal laws protecting original works of authorship and intellectual property rights
Non-Compete Regulations: State-specific laws governing the enforceability of non-compete clauses in contractor agreements
Data Protection Requirements: Laws and regulations governing the handling and protection of sensitive business and customer data
Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized rules and requirements that apply to particular industries or business sectors
Statute of Frauds: State law requirements regarding which contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
