Federal Tax Regulations: IRS regulations regarding independent contractor classification, Form 1099 requirements, and federal tax obligations for consulting services
Fair Labor Standards Act: Federal law establishing standards for employment relationships, important for properly distinguishing consultants from employees
Federal Civil Rights Acts: Anti-discrimination provisions that may apply to consulting relationships and service delivery
Americans with Disabilities Act: Federal law requiring reasonable accommodations and preventing discrimination based on disabilities
Immigration Laws: Federal requirements for verification of work authorization and eligibility to provide services in the US
State Labor Laws: Specific state-level regulations governing work relationships, including independent contractor tests and labor standards
State Business Regulations: State-specific requirements for business operations and consulting services
Non-Compete Regulations: State-specific laws governing the enforceability and limitations of non-compete clauses in consulting agreements
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws governing copyright, patents, trade secrets, and trademarks in consulting work
Privacy and Data Protection Laws: Federal and state regulations regarding data privacy, confidentiality, and information security
Common Law Contract Principles: Basic contract law requirements including offer, acceptance, consideration, and capacity to contract
Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable
Insurance Requirements: Professional liability, general liability, and other insurance obligations for consulting services
