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I would say there's a difference between being able to read a contract and negotiate one. For example, one common clause that 'offends' a developer might be so
by telebone_man 9y ago
I would say there's a difference between being able to read a contract and negotiate one.
For example, one common clause that 'offends' a developer might be something starting any work done whilst under their employment remains the IP of the employer.
It's one thing to tell the recruiter something offends you, but another to negotiate an alternative.
For that's what negotiation is. Understanding why the employer requested what they did, and suggesting something that achieves that reasoning but satisfies your concern too.
- bugsbugs 9y agoIssue here is they saying: "we are to big company, it is our standard contract, we will not change contract just for you ... at least that is what their HR is saying"
- telebone_man 9y agoI know. What I'm trying to say is, you're not asking them to change the contract for you. You're asking them to change the contract for both of them. If you ask a prospective employer to remove any clauses that say "Any work done during employment is ours" then why should they bother? They put this clause in to a) avoid being the funder for work that doesn't benefit them and b) Ensure you don't steal other company resources. If you suggested "Can we please add a clause that states any work done outside of contracted hours using resources not directly owned by the employer shall remain the property of the employee" that would seem much more reasonable.