[opendomain]

I have had this happen to me several times as well. This should be illegal

[wtvanhest]

This is one area that YC has been silent, but would benefit the echosystem long-term to step in. They should create guidance on employee friendly terms for equity.

[commandlinefan]

I think technically it is, but they count on the fact that it would cost twice as much to fight them in court than you could ever hope to get back.

[gamblor956]

If those actions constituted a tort, the court can award punitive or treble (i.e., "triple") damages (depending on the jurisdiction), plus legal fees.