I work for a non-profit. I have created a prospect list to solicit funding for this org, composed of friends business associates who were in my personal rolodex prior to my employment. Do I have to give it to my employer if I leave?
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I work for a non-profit. I have created a prospect list to solicit funding for this org, composed of friends business associates who were in my personal rolodex prior to my employment. Do I have to give it to my employer if I leave?
Please note that I have no contract – I’m an at-will employee – so there is no
language about work product etc spelt out here. Thank you.
Asked on July 18, 2016 under Employment Labor Law, New York
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Yes, you have to give it to your employer. Based on what you write, you created it in the course of your employment, for your employer. Anything created in the course of employment belongs to the employer, unless there is a cobtract specifically to the contrary.
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