How To Hire People: Legal Checklist

WRITTEN BY: SUBRATA SAHA
STARTUP LEGAL STUFF BLOG

Subrata Saha is a Texas based lawyer who works with startups and early stage companies. He has put together a thorough checklist of everything that goes into the legal side of hiring employees. We’ve included the basic outline below so you can get a sense for the playbook. Find the complete version here on Subrata’s blog.

- 01 -
Get an Employer Identification Number

- 02 -
Figure out if the worker is going to be an employee or an independent contractor

- 03A -
If the worker is an independent contractor, follow these steps:

i. Sign an independent contractor agreement with the contractor

ii. Decide if you need to make a filing with the IRS

iii. Have the contractor fill out a W-9 form

iv. Fill out a 1099-MISC

v. Have worker complete task(s)

- 03B -
If the worker is an employee, follow these steps:

i. Sign an Employment Agreement

ii. Set up a system whereby you withhold taxes

iii. Verify that the employee is eligible to work

iv. Report to your state's new hiring program

v. Obtain insurance

vi. Post required notices

vii. File your taxes

viii. Have worker complete task(s)

- 04-
Bonus Point



Originally Published:
2017, How To Hire People Checklist, Subrata Saha- Startup Legal Stuff