Can I be fired for having a 2md job?
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Can I be fired for having a 2md job?
I’ve been with a company for many, many years. I have a contract with them that states that I cannot have outside employment without written consent. I’ve asked for consent. The 2nd job is completely different and not in any way competitive with my employer. The reason I am looking for a second job is because I need the income to support my family. With my current job, I am unable to make ends meet and am paid on the low scale for full-time employment. What can happen to me if I work this second job without their consent?
Asked on January 30, 2017 under Employment Labor Law, Wisconsin
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
Unless you are given consent by your company or the terms of a union agreement or employment contract gives you the right to outside employment, then yes you can be terminated for having a second job. The fact is that an employer can set the conditions of the workplace much as it sees fit, absent legally actionable discrimnation/retaliation. Actually, a worker can be fired for this reason, any reason or no reason at all, with or without notice. This is called "at will" employment.
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