What is Consequences of not having proper employment contracts?

Not having clear, written employment contracts can lead to disputes regarding salary, job roles, confidentiality, and intellectual property ownership. Verbal agreements are difficult to enforce and create significant legal risks for the startup.

Startup Example: A startup fires an employee for poor performance. The employee, who never signed a contract with a clear IP assignment clause, claims ownership of the code they wrote, leading to a legal battle.

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