Balancing a Full-Time Job and Freelance HR Consulting: Is It Legal and Feasible?

Hi all,

I am full-time employed with a KPO, and my uncle, who owns a technical company, wants me to take care of his company's HR activities. This opportunity will definitely give me a broader scope of knowledge, which I can pursue only on weekends when I am not working for my parent company, which is my priority. I will not be on the direct payroll of the new assignment as I would be designated as a consultant and will not enjoy any employee benefits. I consider this a freelance part-time job. However, the money he is paying me will be reflected in my PAN details, so I am concerned about potential dual employment.

Kindly advise me on how to proceed. My parent job is my priority as it is with a top-notch company, and I am performing well. The only reason I am considering the new assignment is for learning purposes. I seek advice on how to fulfill both my needs in a legal manner.

Thanks in advance.

Hi Dear,

Nice to hear from you that you are concerned about your first company where you are working and considering joining your uncle's firm. Please ask him to look for someone who has expertise in Human Resources.

As you mentioned that you are working in a KPO and want to know if you have any experience in Human Resources. If so, then take on the challenge at your uncle's firm and do your best. If not, do not take the risk of implementing something unfamiliar to you.

Regarding a dual salary, it will reflect on your records and according to the government of India, any employee directly or indirectly does not have the right to work with different companies, as this is considered an offense. Therefore, be careful about your career and focus on your first company instead of accepting a role that is new to you.

I hope this gives you a clear picture of the implications of dual employment.

Cheers, Satya Penubothu Human Resources

Hi Dear,

Coming to dual salary, will it in any way reflect on your civil records? As per the government of India, any employee directly or indirectly does not have the right to work with different companies, and this is an offense.

Cheers,
Satya Penubothu
Human Resources

Hello Satya,

Can you provide the legislation or any case reference from the government of India that states "any employee directly or indirectly has no right to work with different companies, and this is an offense"?

Thanks and Regards,
Sanjeev

Hi,

I am no newcomer to HR or recruitment; I am currently part of the recruitment team and am also well-versed in HR generalist practices. My new assignment is more for learning and as a favor to my uncle. He is engaging me as a consultant and will not pay me directly as an employee; instead, he will be paying me through a cheque.