IRS Guidelines: Federal guidelines covering worker classification criteria, Form 1099 requirements, and self-employment tax obligations for independent contractors
Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law that helps distinguish contractor status from employee status - important for establishing non-employee relationship
Civil Rights Acts: Federal anti-discrimination laws that may extend certain protections to independent contractors
Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal requirements regarding work authorization verification for contractors
Federal Trade Secrets Act: Federal law governing the protection of confidential and proprietary information
State Independent Contractor Tests: Various state-specific tests (such as California's ABC Test under AB5) used to determine proper worker classification
State Labor Laws: State-specific regulations regarding contractor classification, wages, and working hours
State Workers' Compensation Laws: State-level requirements regarding workers' compensation coverage and exemptions for independent contractors
State Unemployment Insurance Laws: State-specific regulations regarding unemployment insurance and its implications for contractor classification
Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal safety requirements that may apply to independent contractors in certain situations
Intellectual Property Laws: Federal and state laws governing copyright, patent rights, and work-for-hire provisions in contractor relationships
Data Privacy Laws: Federal and state-specific privacy laws, including GDPR compliance if applicable, affecting contractor handling of sensitive information
