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Question about working two jobs.

  • 23-02-2013 6:03pm
    #1
    Buford T Justice
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,265 ✭✭✭


    I've had a bit of a row with my gaffer there yesterday. He's had a go at me for moonlighting with another company who happen to be contracted to the same company we work for.

    I did a days work for someone else on as a favor. My boss has told me that I can't do that as its in my contract. Funnily enough, I've had a look at my contract and it would be the same contract that i refused to sign when it was given to me as there were terms in it that I didn't agree to. Not to mention there is no specifics about not working for anyone else.

    Surely it is none of my employers business how I spend my time off, provided it doesn't interfere with my ability to complete my duties?

    In this situation I was genuinely on a long weekend off. Is this guy barking up the wrong tree here?


Comments

  • #2
    Sue Ellen
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 461 ✭✭Sue Ellen


    Anti competition clauses are common in contracts. It should be in your contract if it applies. From your employers point of view you could be passing on info that could cost them business.


  • #3
    Nody
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Arts Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Entertainment Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 18,457 CMod ✭✭✭✭Nody


    And also by continuing to work even with out signing it's seen as you're accepting the terms so that's not really get out clause either.


  • #4
    StillWaters
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,799 ✭✭✭StillWaters


    Clear conflict of interest here. I am very surprised there is nothing in your contract about this, but even if there is not, common sense would dictate that this is something you would need authorisation for.

    You are lucky to be getting off with a verbal warning.


  • #5
    Mrs OBumble
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 26,432 ✭✭✭✭Mrs OBumble


    Buford T Justice wrote: »
    Surely it is none of my employers business how I spend my time off, provided it doesn't interfere with my ability to complete my duties?

    Ahh, not quite.

    Increasingly employers are being held responsible for the effects of workplace stress.

    Because of this, they're taking more interest in what you do out of work and many would not want you doing other work during times when you're supposed to be resting.


  • #6
    tatli_lokma
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,332 ✭✭✭tatli_lokma


    Mrs OBumble wrote: »
    Ahh, not quite.

    Increasingly employers are being held responsible for the effects of workplace stress.

    Because of this, they're taking more interest in what you do out of work and many would not want you doing other work during times when you're supposed to be resting.

    Nevermind the fact that he is essentially moonlighting for the competitor.

    And as Nody points you, you not signing the contract means nothing. By continuing to work you have de-facto agreed to the T&C's.


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