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Internal Revenue Code (IRC): Federal tax code governing worker classification between contractors and employees, critical for determining proper employment status and tax obligations

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Federal law that helps determine contractor compliance and status, ensuring proper classification of workers outside of employee wage and hour requirements

Immigration Reform and Control Act: Federal legislation requiring verification of work eligibility for contractors working in the United States

Federal Civil Rights Acts: Federal anti-discrimination laws that may apply to contractor relationships, protecting against various forms of discrimination

State Labor Codes: State-specific regulations governing labor relationships, including contractor classifications and rights that vary by jurisdiction

State Independent Contractor Tests: State-specific criteria for determining contractor status, such as the ABC Test in California or similar tests in other states

State Workers' Compensation Laws: State regulations determining whether contractors require workers' compensation coverage and related obligations

State Unemployment Insurance Laws: State-specific requirements regarding unemployment insurance obligations for independent contractors

IRS Form W-9 Requirements: Federal tax documentation requirements for independent contractors, including obtaining taxpayer identification information

1099 Reporting Obligations: Federal requirements for reporting payments made to independent contractors using IRS Form 1099

IRS 20-Factor Test: Federal guidelines used to determine whether a worker should be classified as an employee or independent contractor

Copyright Act: Federal law governing intellectual property rights, particularly important for work product and deliverables created by contractors

Trade Secret Protection Laws: Federal and state laws protecting confidential business information that may be accessed by contractors

Common Law Contract Principles: Basic legal principles governing contract formation, including offer, acceptance, consideration, and enforcement

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

Insurance Requirements: Legal and practical requirements for contractor insurance coverage, including professional liability and general liability insurance