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How to Draft a California AB 5–Compliant Independent Contractor Agreement for a SaaS Startup in 2026

Business Law and Legal Compliance / Jack Gilbert

In California, a SaaS startup must satisfy the AB 5 “ABC test” (or a statutory exemption) to classify a worker as an independent contractor in 2026. Misclassification can trigger wage-and-hour liability, penalties, and PAGA exposure. This article explains how to draft an AB 5–compliant independent contractor agreement for common SaaS roles, including key clauses, exemption

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How to Draft an Enforceable Non-Compete Agreement in Texas After the FTC Non-Compete Rule (2026 Update)

Texas non-competes remain enforceable in 2026, but only if they satisfy Tex. Bus. & Com. Code § 15.50’s “ancillary to” and “reasonable” requirements. The FTC’s attempted nationwide non-compete ban has not displaced Texas statutes, yet it has changed how courts, employers, and employees scrutinize restrictive covenants. This update explains how to draft (and revise) enforceable