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[Mike Powers]

I don't have any sort of education/experience in the legal realm, but common sense tells me that all of that should be spelled out in the paperwork you filled out when you were hired.

[Adam Wrong]

Read your contract of employment. If they didn't state it in the contract then the answer is no.

[Judge]

Read your contract of employment. If they didn't state it in the contract then the answer is no.

Funny you think we have employment contracts in America.

[Sgt. Josh Underpants]

If any part of the work was done while you were at work even if on break, the company can claim it as their property due to the resource being used (you) being property of the company. You have to ensure nothing involving the planning or creation was done on site.

[Fnord]

If any part of the work was done while you were at work even if on break, the company can claim it as their property due to the resource being used (you) being property of the company. You have to ensure nothing involving the planning or creation was done on site.

Yes. See Silicon Valley on HBO for this exact scenario.