Global expansion and operation 101: Employment and equity compensation

At a glance

Join DLA Piper as we explore the practical and legal challenges of global expansion. In this session, we will focus on the key employment and executive compensation issues companies face when scaling their business internationally, including:

Engagement options: Choosing between employee, contractor, or PEO/EOR employee
Global employee onboarding: From benefits to pre-hire health checks
Employment agreements and policies: Meeting mandatory local requirements
Granting equity on a global basis: Navigating compliance, documentation, tax withholding, and regulatory challenges
Employee management challenges: From global wage and hour variances to performance issues
Managing collective groups: From works councils to industry-wide collective bargaining agreements
Key considerations when terminating employees

We hope to see you there.

Event details

Date: Thursday, 18 April 2024

Time: 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EST 11:00 am – 12:00 pm CT 9:00 am – 10:00 am PST

Who should attend

Technology startups considering their first global expansion.

About the series

Effective international expansion requires more than a knowledge of local rules. Companies must understand important issues and alternatives and make informed decisions, all while managing risks and costs.

Our team will explore the range of issues related to global expansion.

CLE

DLA Piper LLP (US) has been certified by the State Bar of California, Illinois MCLE Board, the Board on Continuing Legal Education of the Supreme Court of New Jersey, and the New York State Continuing Legal Education Board as an Accredited Provider. The following CLE credit is being sought:

California: 1.0 Credit (1.0 General, 0.0 Ethics)
Illinois: 1.0 Credit (1.0 General, 0.0 Professional Responsibility)
New Jersey: 1.2 Credits (1.2 General, 0.0 Ethics)
New York: 1.0 Transitional & Non-Transitional Credit (1.0 Professional Practice, 0.0 Ethics)

CLE credit will be applied for in other states where DLA Piper has an office with the exception of North Carolina and Puerto Rico.

Please click here to evaluate the program and request CLE credit. To remain in compliance with state CLE Board regulations, this process must be completed within 14 days of the program to receive credit.