⟳ Репост от Ed Of Fannyside
When I took the role at Warner Bros. games, I had the benefit of experience and hindsight (and they were bent on hiring me after I told them no) so one of the things I required was "anything I create outside of the office is mine", and, after my lawyer was happy with their contract, I accepted it.
Chris KerrNEW: I spoke with multiple video game developers and a U.S. employment lawyer to learn more about restrictive side clauses that often prevent employees at major companies from pursuing hobbyist work or personal projects. In an industry renowned for creativity, why are we stifling it?