Federal Labor Laws: Key federal regulations including Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA), Federal Unemployment Tax Act (FUTA), and Equal Employment Opportunity laws that govern employment relationships
Worker Classification: IRS guidelines and Department of Labor criteria for determining independent contractor vs. employee status, including state-specific contractor laws
Remote Work Regulations: State-specific remote work regulations, interstate employment requirements, and home office safety standards for virtual assistants working remotely
Data Protection and Privacy: Compliance requirements under Computer Fraud and Abuse Act, state-specific data protection laws, and privacy regulations for handling sensitive information
Intellectual Property Protection: Copyright laws, trade secret protection, and work-for-hire provisions to protect company and client intellectual property
Digital Security Requirements: Cybersecurity protocols, device and network security standards, and requirements for secure handling of business information
State Labor Requirements: State-specific labor laws, minimum wage requirements, break and overtime rules, and tax withholding obligations
Confidentiality Obligations: Trade secrets protection, non-disclosure requirements, and protocols for protecting client information
Digital Communications Compliance: Requirements under Electronic Communications Privacy Act, record-keeping regulations, and electronic signature laws (ESIGN Act)
Benefits and Insurance: Healthcare requirements, workers' compensation, and liability insurance considerations for virtual assistant employment
Payment Regulations: Electronic payment laws, state wage payment requirements, and banking regulations for direct deposits
Termination Provisions: At-will employment provisions, notice requirements, and final payment regulations governing end of employment relationship
