I've been in that situation before where the company threatens to fire you you unless you agree to their terms, even if they are obviously inappropriate and probably illegal.
Schools can also demand ownership of your independent work by withholding your diploma, a rather nasty practice.
The best option is probably to look for another job (or self-employment) ASAP and make sure that your new contract clearly specifies your own independent project(s) as not being owned by the company.
Schools can also demand ownership of your independent work by withholding your diploma, a rather nasty practice.
The best option is probably to look for another job (or self-employment) ASAP and make sure that your new contract clearly specifies your own independent project(s) as not being owned by the company.