I’ve begun a search for a full-time employee in preparation of funding. What legal aspects do I need to consider?

First, Savvi has automated the entire legal process for onboarding an employee and granting equity. So that's a good place to start. Consider these questions when hiring your first employee: 1) Payroll, how will you pay them? How will you withhold income and employment taxes? 2) Any benefits? Most startups don't offer benefits until later. … Continue reading I’ve begun a search for a full-time employee in preparation of funding. What legal aspects do I need to consider?

One of my contractors resides in India. We have an existing Work For Hire & NDA, but I’m unsure if they’re enforceable. How can I go about setting it up correctly?

Answered by Attorney Dan Roberts. You can have contracts with foreigners - not a problem. Though, technically, if they owe you something it can be difficult to enforce the contract. But with a Work For Hire, the main things you look for like IP Assignment and Confidentiality will be binding and since enforcement doesn't require … Continue reading One of my contractors resides in India. We have an existing Work For Hire & NDA, but I’m unsure if they’re enforceable. How can I go about setting it up correctly?