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I don't think that is true. Any agreement you have with google/faang is your agreement and your punishment. You cannot bind others into the agreement. They f

• foldr 5y ago
  The issue would be with IP. Facebook might be able to claim that the code your contractor worked on for you actually belongs to them.
• regulation_d 5y ago
  For the most part, this is correct. One exception is "tortious interference with a contract". Let's say I work full-time for Company A, and in my employment agreement, I agree not to do any work on the side. Then let's say Company B knows that I work for Company A and knows that I am contractually prohibited from working for them. If Company B induces me to breach my employment agreement with Company A, Company A can often sue them under the "tortious interference with a contract" cause of action. For most US jurisdictions, intent is required on the part of the obstructing party, but in a minority of jurisdictions, negligence is enough. I suspect this is why there's a clause in most employment agreements that I've signed, where the employee has to represent that they are free to enter into the agreement.