Orrick Technology Companies Group partner Jonathan Chou and
Employment Law & Litigation partner Lisa Lupion discuss common
questions that startup companies have about labor and employment
issues involved in hiring, separations and investigations.
Part I: Hiring
Decisions made about the hiring and classification of employees
in the early stages of a startup business are critical to its
success. Jonathan and Lisa break down the most important
considerations, including the need for proper documentation.
Part II: Separations
Every separation between an employee and an early-stage company
sets a precedent. Jonathan and Lisa explain the different types of
separations and what startups can do to prepare for them.