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Will my employer know if I have a 2nd job

  • 09-07-2025 09:15PM
    #1
    Ash40
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    I am currently working full time but with the cost of everything and the added bill of needed the car fixed I'm thinking of looking for a second job. Something part time which won't affect my full time job. Does anyone know if my current employer will know if I start a second job?



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  • #2
    Cape Clear
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,822 ✭✭✭Cape Clear


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/2058419184/will-my-employer-know-if-i-have-a-2nd-job

    If they are keeping a close eye on your PAYE record yes. What does your current contract say with regards to secondary employment? Also with regard to working time and ensuring you get the correct time off between shifts you are "expected" to inform them if you have a second job. I'm not sure if this is a legal requirement or courtesy tbh.0



  • #3
    Ash40
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 68 ✭✭Ash40


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123632051#Comment_123632051

    All very good points! Had a look at the contract and it does say that I have to ask for permission to have a second job. They can approve or deny depending on, as you say, working hours and whether or not it will affect my current job or my health and wellbeing. Thanks for the reply!



  • #4
    Jim2007
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,973 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123638778#Comment_123638778

    That is a very common clause and particularly so if you are doing any kind of job that could cause serious damange such as operating heavy machinery etc…

    And the other reality is that most people are not remotely good enough at covering their tacks not to be caught out. I spent about 8 years doing fraud and insolvency investigations in a past life. And I can't remember a single case we prosecuted where the target had not let slip what they were up to!



  • #5
    artanevilla
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Sports Moderators, Paid Member Posts: 11,532 Mod ✭✭✭✭artanevilla


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123640136#Comment_123640136

    You never caught the guys who didn't slip up….



  • #6
    Jim2007
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators Posts: 10,973 Mod ✭✭✭✭Jim2007


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/123640163#Comment_123640163

    That does not help the guy that get's caught…

    And yes there were some that got away, but not because their employer was unaware of what was going on, it's just that there was not sufficient evidence to prosecute them or they employer gave them a break and kicked them out at an opportune moment. In most cases these days accounting systems are capable of putting up a red flag, but it can still be difficult to nail it down to an individual.



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  • #7
    El Tarangu
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,631 ✭✭✭El Tarangu


    Some lad got away with moonlighting as a barman in one of the most well-known pubs in Dublin for 30 years before he got rumbled; I'd say you'll be grand, OP



  • #8
    Gettin Auld
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 ✭Gettin Auld


    Most places have you fill out a form for dual-employment. I believe one of the main reasons is so that one or both companies can simply with working time regulations, things like ensuring that you can not work for 11 hours after one shift has ended for example.



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