IRS Guidelines: Federal guidelines governing worker classification rules (Independent Contractor vs. Employee) and Form 1099 requirements
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law that establishes standards for employment relationships, important for clearly distinguishing contractor status from employee status
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal requirements for verification of work eligibility including I-9 documentation requirements
Federal Tax Laws: Regulations governing self-employment tax obligations and tax withholding requirements for contractors
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations including varying definitions of independent contractors and worker classification tests
State Workers' Compensation Laws: State-level requirements regarding workers' compensation coverage and applicable exemptions for contractors
State Unemployment Insurance Laws: State-specific regulations regarding contractor exclusions from unemployment insurance requirements
State Business Registration Requirements: State-level requirements for business licensing and permits applicable to contractors
Intellectual Property Rights: Legal considerations regarding work product ownership and confidentiality provisions in contractor relationships
Non-Compete and Non-Solicitation: State-specific rules regarding enforceability of non-compete and non-solicitation clauses for contractors
Liability and Insurance: Requirements for insurance coverage and indemnification provisions in contractor agreements
Termination Clauses: Legal requirements and considerations for notice periods and grounds for contract termination
Dispute Resolution: Legal framework for handling disputes including jurisdiction and arbitration/mediation provisions
