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> How does this work in Europe? Is there someone who started a business while still employed? It works exactly the same way. The default EU contract for jobs h
by romanovcode 9y ago
> How does this work in Europe? Is there someone who started a business while still employed?
It works exactly the same way. The default EU contract for jobs have the clause of your work being an IP of a company you work for, even on your spare time.
That being said I always do not accept this clause and ask my employer to remove/change this clause to allow me engage in my own businesses as long as it does not benefit competitors of my employer.
> Did you notify your employer before launching?
No, since you are not legally obliged, what's the point?
- photonios 9y agoI just checked my contract, it has no such clause, which means that it depends on what the law says. So I guess that's good. Wouldn't it be wise to notify/inform your employer and make sure you're both on the same page to avoid any problems in the future?
- agitator 9y agoA verbal "go ahead" won't help you. If they wanted to litigate in the future, they would either way. Bringing it up to your employer would only impact your career prospects and not benefit you in any way. They would just treat you as potentially leaving, or disengaged and you will be less likely to earn promotions etc. Its best just to keep it to yourself. If you are worried, keep records of working on it on your own time, in case it becomes an issue. If your side project takes off, you tell your company you are leaving to do your own thing, and generally most companies don't care. It's only if they discover that you are doing something that directly competes, then they will look into it.