Outside Business Activity

/ˈaʊtsaɪd ˈbɪznəs ækˈtɪvɪti/

Definitions

  1. (n.) Engagement in business ventures or commercial activities outside one’s primary employment or official duties, often subject to disclosure and regulatory restrictions.
    Employees must report any outside business activity to avoid conflicts of interest.

Forms

  • outside business activity
  • outside business activities

Commentary

Typically used in compliance contexts to identify activities that might conflict with an individual's primary professional responsibilities, requiring disclosure or approval.

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