Legal Question in Business Law in Delaware

I am a Professional Engineer (Civil) looking at venturing out on my own or with a small group to form a new company. I would like to start the company on the side and continue my current job for the time being until the group can get established. The company handbook specifies that all secondary jobs be approved by the company's board. I want to do this by the book so that I do not put my career and license into question. My current firm does public works and does not compete in the private sector. The work i would be doing, would be private sector work that would not compete with my current firms work and also some creative work that the company does not preform at all. I guess the question is, legally can I venture out on my own as long as i follow ethical guidelines while still maintaining my career? And a side question, what are the chances of a company approving such a request to continue working and starting your own firm.


Asked on 10/23/10, 7:45 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Kevin B. Murphy Franchise Foundations, APC

Any attorney will say the specific wording used in your company handbook must be analyzed. For example, how is the term "secondary jobs" defined? It doesn't seem like you are getting a secondary job, but rather starting your own company. These types of issues need to be considered carefully. Consult with a good business attorney in your area for specific advice.

Mr. Franchise - Kevin B. Murphy, B.S., M.B.A., J.D.

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Answered on 10/28/10, 4:23 pm


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