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Employment
Offer and non-compete
Check
Non-compete scope
How long, how broad, and whether it is enforceable.
Check
IP assignment
What work becomes theirs, even outside office hours.
Check
Termination terms
Notice, severance, and what happens if the role changes.
Goal
Know your leverage
The risky language before you accept the offer.
Featured in EmploymentApr 10, 202612 min read

Contractor vs Employee Contract: What the Difference Means for You

A contractor vs employee contract determines taxes, benefits, IP ownership, and legal rights. Here's what to look for in each.

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Employment
Offer and non-compete
Check
Non-compete scope
How long, how broad, and whether it is enforceable.
Check
IP assignment
What work becomes theirs, even outside office hours.
Employment12 min read

Severance Agreement Review: What to Check Before You Sign

Severance agreement review checklist: what to look for in your package, release of claims, non-compete, ADEA rights, and when to push back.

Employment
Offer and non-compete
Check
Non-compete scope
How long, how broad, and whether it is enforceable.
Check
IP assignment
What work becomes theirs, even outside office hours.
Employment8 min read

What a Fair Employment Offer Looks Like

A fair employment offer is clear on compensation and reasonable on restrictions across salary, bonus, equity, IP assignment, and post-employment terms.

Employment
Offer and non-compete
Check
Non-compete scope
How long, how broad, and whether it is enforceable.
Check
IP assignment
What work becomes theirs, even outside office hours.
Employment8 min read

What to Do Before Signing an Employment Offer

Before signing an employment offer, review compensation, bonus terms, equity, non-competes, IP assignment, and anything that limits your future options.

Employment
Offer and non-compete
Check
Non-compete scope
How long, how broad, and whether it is enforceable.
Check
IP assignment
What work becomes theirs, even outside office hours.
Employment11 min read

Are Non-Compete Agreements Actually Enforceable? (2026)

Non-compete agreements vary wildly by state. California bans them entirely. Other states enforce them strictly. Here's what determines if yours would hold up.

Employment
Offer and non-compete
Check
Non-compete scope
How long, how broad, and whether it is enforceable.
Check
IP assignment
What work becomes theirs, even outside office hours.
Employment12 min read

Employment Contract Checklist: 10 Items

Excited about a new job? Before you sign, check these 10 clauses that most employees skip. Number 4 has cost developers their side projects.

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