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Internal Revenue Code (IRC): Federal tax law governing independent contractor classification and Form 1099 requirements for tax reporting purposes

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law establishing wage, hour, and overtime standards, though primarily applicable to employees, important for proper contractor classification

Immigration Reform and Control Act (IRCA): Federal law requiring verification of work authorization status for all workers, including independent contractors

Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VII): Federal anti-discrimination law that may apply to independent contractors in certain circumstances

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): Federal law prohibiting discrimination against individuals with disabilities, which may extend to independent contractors

Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA): Federal law protecting against age discrimination, relevant for contractor selection and treatment

IRS Classification Guidelines: Federal guidelines establishing tests and criteria for determining whether a worker is properly classified as an independent contractor

ABC Test: State-specific test (notably used in California) for determining worker classification status based on three key factors

State Labor Codes: State-specific laws governing employment relationships and contractor classifications

Workers' Compensation Laws: State-specific requirements for insurance coverage and workplace injury protection

Non-Compete Regulations: State-specific rules governing the enforceability and scope of non-compete agreements for independent contractors

Copyright Act: Federal law governing intellectual property rights and ownership of works created during the contract period

Trade Secret Laws: Federal and state laws protecting confidential business information and trade secrets

State Privacy Laws: State-specific requirements for handling and protecting personal and business information

State Contract Law: General principles governing contract formation, enforcement, and interpretation in the relevant state

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

Insurance Requirements: State and industry-specific requirements for professional liability, general liability, and other insurance coverage

Tax Reporting Requirements: Federal and state obligations for reporting payments to independent contractors and handling tax withholding