Employment Law for Creators
Teams, classification, and policies with The Creators' Attorney.
Tyler Chou, known as The Creators' Attorney, advises creator-led companies on hiring, contractor relationships, and policies that survive diligence. Related: Contracts, IP, and CreatorArq.
Can I be sued by an old employer over my channel content?
Possibly, if contracts restrict side projects or IP assignment is unclear. Review non-compete, confidentiality, and invention assignment clauses before scaling.
Should editors be employees or contractors?
Depends on control, tools, and exclusivity. Misclassification creates tax and labor risk; structure intentionally with written agreements.
Do I need an employee handbook?
At headcount thresholds and for clarity on harassment, PTO, and remote work policies, yes. It reduces dispute surface area.
How do I protect trade secrets on a distributed team?
Access controls, NDAs, and device policies. Document what is confidential and train the team.
What about equity for early hires?
Use vesting, IP assignment, and good/bad leaver terms. Clean cap tables matter for M&A—see CreatorArq.
Can employment issues block a sale?
Yes. Buyers diligence classification, wage-hour exposure, and key-person risk. Fix issues pre-LOI when possible.