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> In California, anything you do on your own time belongs to you, and the previous employer can't enforce most non-compete agreements. I work in Pittsburgh, an
by delish 11y ago
> In California, anything you do on your own time belongs to you, and the previous employer can't enforce most non-compete agreements.
I work in Pittsburgh, and recently learned that my employer can own intellectual property that I created on my own time in my home. I was appalled.
- hoodoof 11y agoIt's a normal employment clause, don't freak out. Just fix it. Tell them that you would like your own projects excluded and your agreement should exclude your own personal projects as long as you inform them in writing of what those projects are. It's not something to be appalled about. They aren't trying to be evil overlords.
- throwaway_xx9 11y ago> It's not something to be appalled about. They aren't trying to be evil overlords. Not so fast. A lot of East Coast companies aggressively enforce contract provisions, EMC being one of the worst. If it's in your contract, and it's not illegal in that jurisdiction, you should be very concerned. Most companies require board-level approval to change a contract, and you will usually be told, "I want you to leave the premises now."
- kzhahou 11y agoIf the default is terrible, then be appalled.