can my main employeer stop me doing bank work

[barclays]

i work 19 hours as a receptionist can my employeer stop me doing bank work at a hospital if it is out of my normal working hours?

[Hymie]

Ethel and others will respond to your question, telling you that you have sold your soul to your current employer and must do their bidding at all times (even in your free time) � they will even tell you that your current employer can dictate for whom you may work, once you terminate your employment with them.

I look forward to my current employer taking me to court, for having the audacity to work for my next employer (whoever they might be). Similarly, I would very much doubt that my current employer could stop me working, at times I am not employed by them, for someone else (even if they inserted such a clause in my employment contract). Having said that, someone working in the research & development labs for Glaxo, could reasonably be required not to work for Roche in a similar capacity � but I doubt Glaxo could enforce a ban on them working in a local bar (or one that was not local, for that matter).

Given the above, I see no problem with you doing bank work for a hospital, when you normally work as a receptionist � however if Ethel is the HR director or your company, the answer is definitely � No.

[annie0000]

It would depend on what is in your contract of employment. Generally employers would only stop you working for another company if it either interfered with your work for them or caused a conflict of interest for example working for the competition. Doesn't sound like either applies, so shouldn't be an issue. You would probably best do them the curtesy of requesting permission as that is probably what it says you need to do in your contract.

[Lil O'lady]

Hymie, take a chill pill. All is needed is a simple answer to a simple question, which is, no they can not.

[puddicat]

Some of are relief staff are ex employees, and no they cant stop you getting other work!!

[Ethel]

Hymie, please do not misquote me in this way again - this is a serious question, not chatterbank drivel. Please give your own opinions and advice without bothering to mention what you think I might say.

barclays, unless your contract of employment expressly forbids it, or there is an obvious conflict of interests, then it is fine for you to work elsewhere in your own time.

[terambulan]

Depends on your contract. Those with 48hrs work on contract are not expected to take alternate work as they would be too tired to fulfil the 48hr contract.

[stonekicker]

no - what you do in your free time from your job is your own business, unless it starts to affect the other post. tell them to get stuffed if they are moaning!

[thugulike]

Your current employer has a duty of care to ensure that you don't work more that the 48 hours per week in the Working Time Regulations. They cannot stop you earning a living. You don't even work for them full time. Worry not.

[Hymie]

Ethel, my employment contract forbids me to breathe while away from work � should I stop breathing, or can I ignore parts of my employment contract, which clearly would not stand up (be enforceable) in a court of law?