Internal Revenue Code (IRC): Federal tax regulations governing the tax implications of contract termination and contractor classification requirements

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law ensuring proper worker classification and distinguishing between employees and independent contractors

Civil Rights Act: Federal law ensuring non-discrimination compliance in contract termination

IRS Independent Contractor Guidelines: Federal guidelines determining proper classification of independent contractors vs employees

State Independent Contractor Laws: State-specific regulations governing independent contractor relationships and termination requirements

State Labor Codes: State-specific labor regulations that may affect contractor relationships and termination processes

State Termination Notice Requirements: State-specific rules regarding mandatory notice periods and termination procedures

Common Law Contract Principles: Legal principles governing contract termination, including breach, notice, and severability

Intellectual Property Rights: Legal considerations regarding ownership and transfer of IP created during the contract period

Non-Compete Agreements: Provisions regarding post-termination competition restrictions and their enforceability

Confidentiality Obligations: Requirements regarding protection of confidential information post-termination

Property Return Provisions: Requirements for the return of company property and materials upon contract termination

Final Payment Terms: Specifications for final payment calculations, timing, and conditions

Mutual Release Clauses: Provisions for mutual release of claims between parties post-termination

Form 1099 Requirements: Tax reporting obligations for payments made to independent contractors during the tax year