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Hiring, 1099 vs W-2, equity compensation, non-competes, and termination issues.
GL
Uber driver in California - am I an employee under AB5 or still a contractor?
gig_worker_la
· 8 replies · Last activity: Dec 15, 2025
TS
Employee vs contractor classification - what's the actual test?
tech_sales_pro
· 12 replies · Last activity: Dec 11, 2025
TW
California employer not giving meal breaks - what are my rights?
TechWorkerJess
· 10 replies · Last activity: Dec 8, 2025
RC
California employer hasn't paid final paycheck after 2 weeks - what penalties do they face?
RemoteConfused
· 11 replies · Last activity: Dec 3, 2025
CV
California severance pay - is it required by law or just common practice?
CofounderVesting
· 12 replies · Last activity: Nov 21, 2025
GH
Hiring overseas contractors — do I need to withhold taxes or file anything?
GlobalHiring
· 10 replies · Last activity: Nov 28, 2025
DD
Need to terminate employee — what's the safest process?
DifficultDecision
· 13 replies · Last activity: Nov 26, 2025
NC
Non-compete enforceability after FTC ruling — what's the current status?
NonCompete_Nick
· 13 replies · Last activity: Nov 8, 2025
EQ
Early employee wants 2% equity — is this reasonable for employee #3?
EquityQuestion
· 16 replies · Last activity: Nov 5, 2025
NC
Left job 6 months ago, got cease & desist for non-compete. Am I screwed?
NonCompete_Scared
· 18 replies · Last activity: Nov 5, 2025
GL
Still getting 1099'd in California after AB5 - should I push back?
gig_worker_la
· 7 replies · Last activity: Nov 3, 2025
FT
First employee offer letter — what must be included legally?
FirstTimeHiring
· 9 replies · Last activity: Dec 1, 2025
RH
California AB5 — can I still use contractors for my dev agency or am I screwed?
RemoteHire_Rob
· 10 replies · Last activity: Oct 28, 2025
CV
Setting up cofounder vesting — how strict should we be?
CofounderVesting
· 11 replies · Last activity: Oct 25, 2025
AS
Key employee asking me to remove non-solicitation clause from offer - red flag or reasonable?
AgencyFounder_Sam
· 9 replies · Last activity: Oct 16, 2025
HS
Hiring first employee — minimum paperwork needed?
HiringSoon
· 8 replies · Last activity: Oct 15, 2025
TW
HR is ignoring my hostile work environment complaint - what evidence do I need?
TechWorkerJess
· 9 replies · Last activity: Sep 11, 2025
HR
FTC non-compete ban got blocked — what's actually enforceable now?
HRDirector_TX
· 11 replies · Last activity: Aug 25, 2025
SC
Startup trying to poach my employee - is their non-compete enforceable?
SaaS_CEO_Austin
· 12 replies · Last activity: Aug 8, 2025
SC
Employee moved to Texas without telling me - now what? Payroll, tax, and compliance nightmare
StartupCEO_Confused
· 12 replies · Last activity: Jul 10, 2025
TS
Former employer threatening to sue over non-solicitation - am I actually restricted?
tech_sales_pro
· 11 replies · Last activity: May 7, 2025
SM
Employee wants to work remotely from Texas - we're a Delaware C-Corp in NY. Compliance nightmare?
StartupCTO_Mike
· 10 replies · Last activity: Mar 11, 2025
TA
Employee wants to move from California to Texas - what are the tax/legal implications?
TechCEO_Austin
· 9 replies · Last activity: Jan 9, 2025
RC
Remote worker living in different state than employer - who handles tax withholding?
RemoteConfused
· 10 replies · Last activity: Jan 8, 2025
RW
Company ending remote work with 2 weeks notice - is this legal?
RemoteWorker_TX
· 10 replies · Last activity: Dec 3, 2025
TJ
Former employer threatening to sue me over non-compete - claims I can't work in tech sales anywhere in NY for 2 years
TechSales_Jason
· 11 replies · Last activity: Nov 21, 2025