So I've got a tricky copyright question. I've done some research on the internet but haven't really gotten a solid answer.
I'm currently a w2 employee for my employer and was NOT hired as a photographer. It just so happened I have the equipment and the skill to take photos and videos. 100% of the equipment used (including the editing computer) is owned by me.
Long story short, I'm in the process of finding a new job and leaving my current employer. They have never compensated me beyond my normal pay (which isn't a lot) for photo/video work and have paid for all my equipment. However I have taken and edited the photos/videos on company time. There has never been any agreement between me and my employer on copyrights, just go take photos of this-and-that.
So who owns the copyright to all the photos I have taken?
I'm currently a w2 employee for my employer and was NOT hired as a photographer. It just so happened I have the equipment and the skill to take photos and videos. 100% of the equipment used (including the editing computer) is owned by me.
Long story short, I'm in the process of finding a new job and leaving my current employer. They have never compensated me beyond my normal pay (which isn't a lot) for photo/video work and have paid for all my equipment. However I have taken and edited the photos/videos on company time. There has never been any agreement between me and my employer on copyrights, just go take photos of this-and-that.
So who owns the copyright to all the photos I have taken?