Can I Take a Part-Time Job for Extra Cash Despite My Employment Contract?

Hi, guys. This is Arun from Chennai. I am currently working as an administrative assistant in a company, and I'm looking for part-time employment too so that I can earn some extra cash for myself. However, the important issue here is that in my appointment letter, my company has mentioned, "During the course of employment with the company, you shall not enter the service of employment, consultancy, full or part-time of any other person or organization or yourself carry on or be interested in any business." Please suggest what I should do.

Dear Arun,

I believe you are clear about the terms of your employment contract regarding dual employment and engaging in any other business while working for your current employer. In that case, why do you have this question? No one can provide a lawful or ethical answer to it.

Hi Arun,

Dual employment is not allowed in many companies unless otherwise specified. In case you still pursue part-time employment, that can result in the termination of your employment from the company.

Regards,
Sairam Bandi
Email - sai@kredily.com

I agree that dual employment is not allowed, but some employees obtain a No Objection Certificate (NOC) from their current employer if the work is not related to their current employment and if the person is truly in need of money. You can inquire or discuss this with the HR.

Dear colleague, I don't understand why employers frown upon double employment. I am of the view that if dual employment does not adversely affect the current employer's interests, it should be allowed. In today's poverty-stricken environment, if someone honestly wants to enhance their earnings to fulfill family responsibilities, employers should not strictly adhere to the rule book and view it as a crime. Several employees engage in moonlighting to make ends meet, and a sympathetic view should be taken to allow it to pass muster.

Regards, Vinayak Nagarkar HR Consultant

Dear Vinayak Nagarkar,

That's my question too!! We are not going to work in their office time. We have our own personal time. So, what is wrong with working in my personal time? I don't know why the companies mention this thing on the appointment letter. But if we were to ask for an NOC from the employer, what do they think of us? Plus, it's a little possibility that they will accept and sign the NOC form. JUST CONFUSED AND STRUCK

Regards,
Arun M

Dear Arun,

If you are so keen, do moonlighting (taking another job during spare time without letting your employer know), and also be prepared for any fallout.

Regards, Vinayak Nagarkar HR-Consultant

Dear Vinayak Nagarkar,

My case is different here. I need a part-time job for experience. So, if I were to do part-time work while employed with the company, it won't be considered as proof of experience, right?

Regards,
Arun M

If I were to produce proof of employment for both part-time and full-time positions, let's say if they were to ask for my appointment letters for both roles. If I were to submit the documents, sooner or later they would notice, after reading through my full-time appointment letter, a sentence mentioning, "No engagement in part-time or consultancy work allowed." At the same time, I have also done part-time work. If they look at my part-time proof, both sets of documents will create chaos for the recruiter. There is a possibility they may terminate my employment and ask me numerous questions, mentioning how I engaged in part-time employment when my full-time company does not allow it.

Regards, Arun M

Dear Arun,

Proof of employment is a service certificate and not an appointment letter. So don't think too much. Act.

Regards,
Vinayak Nagarkar
HR Consultant