2007-03-20 06:22:26 · 20 answers · asked by Chris D 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Not if they don't have a moonlighting clause.
2007-03-20 06:25:06 · answer #1 · answered by panthrchic 4 · 3⤊ 1⤋
they might have a case on 2 fronts.... 1. if the job you do at the weekend could bring you into contact with a customer of theirs, or put you in a postioin that could bring your main employer some embarassment. 2. if you work full time during the week (37hrs) then work on the weekend, one of the companies could be breaching the EU working time directive, in so much you are not getting the correct amount of down time or as it says in the book, not enough rest period.
2007-03-20 13:34:12 · answer #2 · answered by sunnybums 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They can if you signed an agreement with them stating that you would not take a part-time job. Some companies have agreements that even prevent employees from seeking part-time weekend employment. You should talk to your Human Resources office about this matter.
2007-03-20 13:31:24 · answer #3 · answered by lremmell64 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most states an employer can fire you for any reason they wish, short of a discrimination against a protected status. So yes, they can fire you if you don't comb your hair correctly, if you go to Jazz bars on weekends, or if you have a second job.
2007-03-20 13:26:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Answer: it depends.
Do you have an employment contract?
Do you reside in an "at-will" state?
Unless you are in civil service or otherwise resticted by contract, generally what you do with your spare time is none of your employer's business.
However, if you reside in an at-will state, your employer can fire you at any time without even having to provide a reason.
Ask yourself if you are willing to lose your primary job.
2007-03-20 13:29:56 · answer #5 · answered by gw_bushisamoron 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As the question is written: no they can't stop you.
BUT some employers put a term in their contracts that you can't work for other companies (mainly to make sure that you're awake enough, rested enough, and alert enough to work for them). I have such a term in my contract, and I'm fairly sure my fiancee does too. If there is one in yours: they could fire you for working for someone else.
2007-03-20 13:42:16 · answer #6 · answered by Steve-Bob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dont think so. As long as it doesnt interfere with what you doing for them. We had a girl working with us who had three jobs but it took its toll in the end and wore her out with result that she couldnt get up in the morning and get to work in time. She had a verbal warning.
2007-03-20 13:26:44 · answer #7 · answered by Sugarlump 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Short answer is no, they can't "stop" you, but they can fire you if they have a written policy stating such --- which is unlikely.
Check with your HR people to find out the real policy.
2007-03-20 13:29:53 · answer #8 · answered by ML 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not unless there is something in your employment contract restricting it, if you have one. They could just fire you though if you are employed at will.
It is often best to keep what you are doing while not on the job private.
2007-03-20 13:28:24 · answer #9 · answered by C B 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In short....no
But if your job has a rota system were you may be required to work weekends then they can stop you...or just fire you. Your main job has to come first.
2007-03-20 13:25:41 · answer #10 · answered by carswoody 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It would be helpful if you said what your job is...is it a safety critical job...how many hours do you work a week etc. ?
2007-03-20 13:34:56 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋