IRS Guidelines: Federal guidelines for worker classification criteria, Form 1099 requirements, and self-employment tax implications for contract workers

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law requiring clear distinction between contractors and employees to ensure proper classification and avoid misclassification issues

Civil Rights Act: Federal anti-discrimination provisions that may extend to contractors, protecting against discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin

Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal requirements for verification of work authorization, including I-9 documentation requirements

State Labor Laws: Varying state-specific definitions of independent contractors and worker classification tests that must be considered in contract drafting

State Tax Laws: State-specific tax withholding requirements and unemployment insurance considerations for contract workers

Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific coverage requirements and exemptions for contractors regarding workplace injury protection

Affordable Care Act: Federal healthcare law implications on worker classification when providing benefits to contractors

National Labor Relations Act: Federal law governing contractor rights and restrictions regarding collective bargaining and labor relations

Occupational Safety and Health Act: Federal safety requirements and standards that may apply to contractors in the workplace

Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws governing ownership of work product and confidentiality requirements in contractor relationships