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0 pointsmywittyname3y ago0 comments

If you sign a contract, then it is breach of contract, which would be a kind of illegal.

I don't see the ethical quandaries though. So long as one is doing the work promised, and the company is satisfied with their output. It's not any more unethical than working on any other side project after hours.

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SpeedilyDamage3y ago

It's not, generally speaking, a criminal offense to violate a contract, I don't believe (IANAL!).

rockemsockem3y ago

Not the sort of illegal that'll get you thrown in jail though.

mywittynameOP3y ago

Right, it's the sort of illegal where you go to civil court.

Sure, if you lose you probably just end up paying money. But lots of "real" crimes have punishments that amount to paying some fines but no jail time.

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