Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing minimum wage, overtime pay, recordkeeping, and child labor standards

IRC Section 1706: Internal Revenue Code section governing worker classification and tax treatment of technical service workers

Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring verification of employment eligibility for all workers

Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA): Federal law establishing workplace safety and health standards

IRS Worker Classification Guidelines: Federal guidelines determining independent contractor vs. employee status based on behavioral, financial, and relationship control factors

DOL Worker Classification Guidelines: Department of Labor guidelines for determining worker status under the economic reality test

State Labor Codes: State-specific employment laws and regulations that may affect subcontractor relationships

State Workers' Compensation Requirements: State-specific insurance requirements for workplace injuries and illnesses

State Unemployment Insurance Regulations: State-specific requirements for unemployment insurance coverage

State Independent Contractor Tests: State-specific criteria for determining independent contractor status (e.g., ABC test, common law test)

Industry-Specific Regulations: Specialized requirements based on the industry sector (construction, professional services, etc.)

State Contract Laws: State-specific laws governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation

Uniform Commercial Code: Standardized set of laws governing commercial transactions

Insurance Requirements: Mandatory and recommended insurance coverage including workers' compensation, general liability, and professional liability

Privacy Laws: Federal and state requirements for protecting confidential information and data privacy

Tax Reporting Requirements: IRS Form W-9 collection and 1099 reporting obligations for payments to independent contractors