Emerging Companies and Venture Capital

A complex patchwork of federal, state and even local employment laws applies to technology startups and emerging companies. While early stage companies are understandably focused on growing revenue and visibility, increasing headcounts, and securing funding and new investors, they are not immune to the need to comply with employment laws. In fact, non-compliance exposes even the smallest employers to serious – and potentially disastrous – consequences such as audits, litigation and investor trepidation, that can delay or derail acquisitions or other critical transactions. Similarly, venture capitalists and angel investors increasingly factor labor and employment law compliance into the equation as they review and evaluate emerging companies.