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Compensation & Benefits

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What Benefits Do We Legally Have to Offer From Day One? The State-by-State Breakdown Founders Actually Need

Apr 7, 2026

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10 min read

What Benefits Do We Legally Have to Offer From Day One? The State-by-State Breakdown Founders Actually Need

Mandatory benefits vary wildly by state. Colorado requires paid leave from day one. Texas doesn't. Here's what you legally owe your first hire.

Kate York
Kate York

Compensation & Benefits

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Work Samples and Take-Home Projects: When You Have to Pay Candidates (And When You Don't)

Mar 31, 2026

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11 min read

Work Samples and Take-Home Projects: When You Have to Pay Candidates (And When You Don't)

Work samples are legal until they provide economic benefit to your company. Then you must pay minimum wage. IP belongs to candidates. Here's how.

Kate York
Kate York

Compensation & Benefits

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Equity Compensation for Lower Cash Salaries

Mar 27, 2026

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10 min read

Equity Compensation for Lower Cash Salaries

Offer more equity for lower cash with full transparency. CO/CA/NY require salary ranges but not equity in postings. Here's what to disclose.

Kate York
Kate York

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