Can the same software job be simultaneously performed freelance and for a company?
I have a question about laws and practices in the software industry, specifically. I am wondering whether there are any restrictions regarding whether it is possible to do freelance work or have a "hobby business" doing practically the same thing as a company you are employed by full time? I assume such a situation would be problematic if the employing company gains its competitive advantage from the inner workings of their products or services. On the other hand, when this isn't the case, I don't see this being much of a problem. I remember hearing somewhere that there are laws regarding this, but I cannot remember the source.
Are there any regulations for such situations, or are they solved with e.g. NDAs when necessary? I'm looking for a general perspective, but the laws of any specific country would be interesting as well.
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I have a question about laws and practices in the software industry, specifically. I am wondering whether there are any restrictions regarding whether it is possible to do freelance work or have a "hobby business" doing practically the same thing as a company you are employed by full time? I assume such a situation would be problematic if the employing company gains its competitive advantage from the inner workings of their products or services. On the other hand, when this isn't the case, I don't see this being much of a problem. I remember hearing somewhere that there are laws regarding this, but I cannot remember the source.
Are there any regulations for such situations, or are they solved with e.g. NDAs when necessary? I'm looking for a general perspective, but the laws of any specific country would be interesting as well.
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In my job you have to sign a "disclosure agreement" with my day job, to make sure there's no conflict of interest, then they let you, so it might depend on your employer. I'd say "ask for permission" basically, why not make sure things are out in the open, in the up and up :)
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I have a question about laws and practices in the software industry, specifically. I am wondering whether there are any restrictions regarding whether it is possible to do freelance work or have a "hobby business" doing practically the same thing as a company you are employed by full time? I assume such a situation would be problematic if the employing company gains its competitive advantage from the inner workings of their products or services. On the other hand, when this isn't the case, I don't see this being much of a problem. I remember hearing somewhere that there are laws regarding this, but I cannot remember the source.
Are there any regulations for such situations, or are they solved with e.g. NDAs when necessary? I'm looking for a general perspective, but the laws of any specific country would be interesting as well.
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I have a question about laws and practices in the software industry, specifically. I am wondering whether there are any restrictions regarding whether it is possible to do freelance work or have a "hobby business" doing practically the same thing as a company you are employed by full time? I assume such a situation would be problematic if the employing company gains its competitive advantage from the inner workings of their products or services. On the other hand, when this isn't the case, I don't see this being much of a problem. I remember hearing somewhere that there are laws regarding this, but I cannot remember the source.
Are there any regulations for such situations, or are they solved with e.g. NDAs when necessary? I'm looking for a general perspective, but the laws of any specific country would be interesting as well.
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In my job you have to sign a "disclosure agreement" with my day job, to make sure there's no conflict of interest, then they let you, so it might depend on your employer. I'd say "ask for permission" basically, why not make sure things are out in the open, in the up and up :)
– rogerdpack
5 mins ago
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In my job you have to sign a "disclosure agreement" with my day job, to make sure there's no conflict of interest, then they let you, so it might depend on your employer. I'd say "ask for permission" basically, why not make sure things are out in the open, in the up and up :)
– rogerdpack
5 mins ago
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In my job you have to sign a "disclosure agreement" with my day job, to make sure there's no conflict of interest, then they let you, so it might depend on your employer. I'd say "ask for permission" basically, why not make sure things are out in the open, in the up and up :)
– rogerdpack
5 mins ago
In my job you have to sign a "disclosure agreement" with my day job, to make sure there's no conflict of interest, then they let you, so it might depend on your employer. I'd say "ask for permission" basically, why not make sure things are out in the open, in the up and up :)
– rogerdpack
5 mins ago
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In my job you have to sign a "disclosure agreement" with my day job, to make sure there's no conflict of interest, then they let you, so it might depend on your employer. I'd say "ask for permission" basically, why not make sure things are out in the open, in the up and up :)
– rogerdpack
5 mins ago