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My employer knew about the books. He thought it was a good idea. This was all my work. I understand that this might be an intellectual property issue, and if he had said THAT, rather than lie and steal, I would understand (somewhat). Unfortunately, for me, the books were pricey to make as I used really good paper, so I am out about 400 dollars.

The first sentence says “shall”. The second sentence says “should”. That is a very big difference.

My opinion is that the employer should have let her have the work unless the work is of a nature that they feel they need to protect it. I also think the employee should have asked if it is alright to have professionally made books of work done in…[Read more]

From the ASLA ethics page, https://www.asla.org/ContentDetail.aspx?id=4276. The 2nd sentence is more relevant.

[from R1.109] “Commentary: Members shall not take credit for work performed under the direction of a former employer beyond the limits of their personal involvement and shall give credit to the performing firm. Employers should give dep…[Read more]

What a difference two months can make.

with the current pandemic, graduating students are already having a hard time finding positions. I know, as I am one of them (albeit, I am entering a second career). how many principals are willing to hire someone fresh to work from home?

This is also an opportunity within the industry to embrace the…[Read more]

Thank you Andrew for clarifying this for me.

Forgive me if I’m not understanding this properly.

I don’t know if the books you had made and the ones you made with notes were of things that you designed on projects that the firm was doing or things outside of the firm.

Their projects are technically their copyright material even the parts that you did while working for them unless it is…[Read more]

I work for a civil firm. Andrew’s description is accurate, including the part about complaining about the need for an LA. That said, several of the larger LA firms prepare site plans and frequently team with civil firms over and over again. To answer your last question: I have not seen an LA stamp a grading and drainage plan/report, etc.