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I have not personally seen a contract provision or company policy that was a blanket prohibition on outside work.

Odd, I literally just saw one that did exactly that. It even forbade "outside activity" and I had to ask WTH that meant.

I've seen those. And ignored them. The worst I've had happen was an uncomfortable conversation. Nothing changed.

I have seen some indications[1] that such a clause may be illegal.