Leaving Your Day Job

The decision is made. Don't leave quietly.

Your employment agreement likely contains IP assignment and non-compete provisions that follow you out the door. Before you resign, understand what you own, what you don't, and how to make a clean break.

• Review your employment agreement for IP assignment and non-compete clauses
• Confirm you haven't used employer equipment or resources for your idea
• Don't take company files, code, or materials when you leave
• Consider timing: moonlighting restrictions may apply before your last day