Hiring Team for Your Show: The Legal Way.

Hiring for your podcast? VA, editor, show notes writer, social media help?Before you bring anyone on board, you need to know the legal side—especially what makes someone an independent contractor vs. an employee.In this episode, I’m breaking down:How to legally hire and pay podcast freelancersThe ABC Test and what it means for California-based creatorsWhy “work-for-hire” isn’t automaticWhat goes in your contract (and what doesn’t!)The risks of skipping the paperworkIf you’re hiring help—or thinking about it—this episode could save you from serious legal headaches down the road.🎥 Watch my secret video: Level Up Your Podcast SuccessGet a sneak peek inside my Easy Legal for Podcasters program and learn the #1 legal shift that protects your show and unlocks growth.👉 http://gordonfiremark.com/levelup📚 Legal forms, templates, and contracts for podcasters:http://podcastlawforms.com🎙 Listen to the audio version of this episode:https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm📖 My book: The Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer’s Legal Survival Guidehttp://podcastlawbook.com👋 Say hi on social:Instagram: https://instagram.com/gordonfiremarkLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gfiremarkFacebook: https://facebook.com/podcastlaw

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Hiring for your podcast? VA, editor, show notes writer, social media help? Before you bring anyone on board, you need to know the legal side—especially what makes someone an independent contractor vs. an employee. In this episode, I’m breaking down: How to legally hire and pay podcast freelancers The ABC Test and what it means for California-based creators Why “work-for-hire” isn’t automatic What goes in your contract (and what doesn’t!) The risks of skipping the paperwork If you’re hiring help—or thinking about it—this episode could save you from serious legal headaches down the road. 🎥 Watch my secret video: Level Up Your Podcast Success Get a sneak peek inside my Easy Legal for Podcasters program and learn the #1 legal shift that protects your show and unlocks growth. 👉 http://gordonfiremark.com/levelup 📚 Legal forms, templates, and contracts for podcasters: http://podcastlawforms.com 🎙 Listen to the audio version of this episode: https://legitpodcastpro.captivate.fm 📖 My book: The Podcast, Blog & New Media Producer’s Legal Survival Guide http://podcastlawbook.com 👋 Say hi on social: Instagram: https://instagram.com/gordonfiremark LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/gfiremark Facebook: https://facebook.com/podcastlaw

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