Steve Works for a Cement Company as an IT Contractor

Steve works for a cement company as an IT contractor.The company does not ask Steve to sign a nondisclosure agreement,but Steve has full access to the company databases and documents.Steve also attends meetings during which a new,fast-drying,and injectable product is openly discussed.A year later,Steve reveals the formula to a competing company and is scheduled to receive royalties.Discuss the legal and ethical issues involved in this action.