Internal Revenue Code: Federal tax law governing contractor payments and 1099 reporting requirements for independent contractors

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing standards for worker classification, ensuring proper distinction between employees and independent contractors

IRS Guidelines: Specific IRS rules and 20-Factor Test for determining independent contractor status versus employee classification

Federal Civil Rights Acts: Federal anti-discrimination laws that may apply depending on the size and scope of the business relationship

State Labor Laws: Varying state-specific regulations governing independent contractor relationships and worker classifications

State Contract Laws: State-specific requirements for contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation

State Business Regulations: State-specific rules governing business operations and contractor relationships

Non-Compete Regulations: State-specific restrictions and limitations on non-compete and non-solicitation clauses

Copyright Act: Federal law protecting original works of authorship and governing intellectual property rights in contractor relationships

Patent Laws: Federal regulations governing invention rights and patent ownership in contractor relationships

Trade Secrets Protection: Federal and state laws protecting confidential business information and trade secrets

Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized commercial laws adopted by states governing business transactions and contracts

Common Law Contract Principles: Fundamental legal principles governing contract formation, including offer, acceptance, and consideration

Statute of Frauds: Legal requirement that certain contracts must be in writing to be enforceable

Data Privacy Laws: State-specific and industry-specific regulations governing data protection and privacy requirements in business relationships