Employing your first people in the U.S., or already have a few and not sure you’ve got the basics covered? This free live webinar is for you.
Lindsey S. Mignano and Ariana Shaffer of Mignano Law Group are joining RemoFirst to walk through the HR compliance essentials every growth-stage startup needs to get right in the U.S. Expect practical, plain-English guidance, followed by 15 minutes of live Q&A.
When: Wednesday, November 18, 5 p.m. CET / 11 a.m. ET / 8 a.m. PT (60 minutes)
What you’ll learn:
- The most common mistakes startups make with their first U.S. employees, and how to avoid them
- How to classify contractors and employees correctly, and what’s at stake if you get it wrong
- The HR paperwork to have in place before day one, including employee handbooks, offer letters, and IP and invention assignment agreements
- How equity compensation works for U.S. employees when your parent company is based outside the U.S. or you employ through an Employer of Record (EOR)
- When to set up a U.S. entity or do a Delaware flip versus using an EOR, and how each choice affects your compliance obligations
Who should join: HR and People leads, founders, and execs at growth-stage startups that are expanding into the U.S. or already employing there.
Meet the speakers:
Lindsey S. Mignano is the founder of Mignano Law Group and outside general counsel to venture-backed AI and tech companies from Seed to Series B. She’s recognized by Chambers, Lawdragon, and Super Lawyers. She also founded Venture Betches and Syndicate Betches to back underrepresented investors and fund managers.
Ariana Shaffer is Senior Corporate Counsel at Mignano Law Group, where she advises startups and high-growth tech companies. She was previously Senior Corporate Counsel at Sunrun, founding attorney at legal AI company Tome (acquired by AngelList), and an associate at Cooley LLP.
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