Secondary Employment

/ˈsɛkəndɛri ɛmˈplɔɪmənt/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The engagement in a job or occupation in addition to a primary employment, often regulated to prevent conflicts of interest.
    The company policy restricts employees from secondary employment that conflicts with their main job duties.

Forms

  • secondary employment

Commentary

Secondary employment clauses are commonly included in employment agreements to address potential conflicts and ensure primary job performance is not compromised.

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