Pocket FM thought they were hiring smart. Turns out, they were fueling a legal landmine. One misclassified 1099 turned into a full-blown compliance nightmare.
In this episode, we unpack the plot twist no founder sees coming and how not to mess up your global hires. Drama, dollars, and damage control.
Grab your headphones. This one’s wild!!
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Topics: misclassification, Pocket FM case study, HR compliance, hiring contractors vs employees, international workforce risks, Employer of Record.