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Y Combinator Cast

04/28/17

@ Y Combinator

Always verify that employees are authorized to work in the U.S. to avoid legal issues.

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Legal and Accounting Basics for Startups with Kirsty Nathoo and Carolynn Levy (HtSaS 2014: 18)

@ Y Combinator

Legal and Accounting Basics for Startups with Kirsty Nathoo and Carolynn Levy (HtSaS 2014: 18)

04/28/17

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YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/28/17

@ Y Combinator

When hiring employees, ensure you understand employment laws and the differences between employees and contractors, as misclassification can lead to IRS scrutiny.

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Luther Lowe

06/14/24

@ Y Combinator

Access to talent is a major issue; we need to ensure that high-skilled individuals can enter the U.S. to build companies, as the current process is not straightforward.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/28/17

@ Y Combinator

It's crucial to have workers' compensation insurance for employees to avoid hefty fines from state authorities.

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Tim Brady

08/30/19

@ Y Combinator

Regularly assess your hiring process and the cultural fit of new employees to ensure alignment with your company's values.

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Shou Chew

04/22/23

@ TED

We are localizing data in a way that no other company has done, ensuring American data is stored securely and overseen by American personnel.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/28/17

@ Y Combinator

Pay all wages and accrued vacation immediately upon termination, as this is a legal requirement.

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Satya Nadella

05/22/25

@ Matthew Berman

When hiring, companies will likely want to own the intellectual property of the agents that employees bring with them.

YC

Y Combinator Cast

04/28/17

@ Y Combinator

Set up a payroll service to manage employee payments and payroll taxes effectively, as neglecting this can lead to severe financial consequences.

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Marc Andreessen

01/26/25

@ Lex Fridman

The U.S. is the primary destination for the best and brightest, and we should consider attaching green cards to technical degrees to retain talent.