Can My Employer Restrict Me From Other Part-Time Work?
When you do not make enough money to support yourself at a single job, you may need to look for part-time work with another employer to make ends meet. Although you may not see a problem with having two jobs, your primary employer may not see things the same way.
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General Restrictions
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There are no laws that prevent you from keeping a part-time job and working for a full-time employer at the same time. In general, an employer cannot physically stop you from taking on a second job. However, there are several types of contracts and agreements you may be required to sign that can limit your ability to work part-time elsewhere.
Noncompete Agreements
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One situation in which you may not be able to work at a part-time job is if you have a noncompete agreement with your primary employer. A noncompete agreement is a document that you sign with your employer that limits your ability to work at other places within a certain timeframe. For example, if you sell flooring for one store, you would not be able to also work part-time at another flooring store. This is because it could negatively impact your primary employer.
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Moonlighting Policy
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Some employers have "no moonlighting" policies in their employment contracts. These policies make it clear that the employer does not want you to work anywhere else while you are employed. This is often included in an employment contract because the employer feels that you may not be able to perform to the best of your ability if you are too tired from another job. While these policies may not be enforced, you should honor the policy if it is in your contract.
Considerations
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Unless your employer has a noncompete agreement with you and you are trying to work for a competitor, your employer should not be able to limit your ability to work on a part-time basis. However, if you are an "at will" employee, your employer could fire you at any time, and for any reason. If your employer asks you to stop working at a part-time job, you may have to do so if you want to keep your job.
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