From the GPL section 2: > You may convey covered works to others for the sole purpose of having them make modifications exclusively for you, or provide you wit

From the GPL section 2: > You may convey covered works to others for the sole purpose of having them make modifications exclusively for you, or provide you with facilities for running those works, provided that you comply with the terms of this License in conveying all material for which you do not control copyright. Those thus making or running the covered works for you must do so exclusively on your behalf, under your direction and control, on terms that prohibit them from making any copies of your copyrighted material outside their relationship with you. > Conveying under any other circumstances is permitted solely under the conditions stated below. Sublicensing is not allowed; section 10 makes it unnecessary. So based on my reading, your employer can convey the software to you without complying with the normal copyleft terms.