You can work for any employer. But you need to file a new H1 application once you come back to US to work.
If you stay outside US for more than 365 days, your new H1 is 6-yr max, which is subject to the H1 quote.
If you stay outside US for less than 365 days, your new H1 remains only 1.25 yr, which is not subject to quote.
If you stay outside US for more than 365 days, your new H1 is 6-yr max, which is subject to the H1 quote.
If you stay outside US for less than 365 days, your new H1 remains only 1.25 yr, which is not subject to quote.