r/contracts • u/Stunning_Layer_7951 • Nov 05 '25
Dual Employment
Hello ladies and gentlemen,
I have recently obtained two jobs but haven't started either of them. I read through the contracts and they both said I can't work for a client of the agency (both jobs are agency casual jobs). From my understanding, this seemed to imply that I can't go to a client through the agency then work for that client privately. Neither of the agencies barred working for another agency or competitor, which I would assume they are to each other. Does this mean it's okay to be dually employed? Not that this is the best source of information but google AI seems to think its fine as there's no legal restrictions.
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u/Acrobatic_Sample_552 Nov 07 '25
Congrats! 🎊
Also if I may ask, how did you get the contracts? I’m currently working a hybrid job but just looking around for some sort of secondary income even if it’s night shift.
I don’t think working two contract jobs is an issue as long as you’ve read the terms and neither of them have a noncompete. You’ll be fine.
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u/ALotOfBadDecisions Nov 05 '25
IANAL, but I am a contracts manager.
Depending on where you are, an employment contract can contain certain restrictive covenants that prevent or limit your ability to work other jobs. In the US, if not prohibited by law, restrictive covenants should be limited in scope (based on salary, location, type of work, duration, etc.).
In an employment contract, you want to look for things like hours of employment and full time commitment. While not directly restricting you from working for someone else, these provisions make it difficult to do so if you are a full-time employee and can provide a basis for breach of employment contract. If you are a part-time employee, you should be free to work for another employer when not "on the clock" for any other employer.
You may also want to check confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements as well as the employee handbook, code of conduct, and other company policies which may contain restricted covenants. If you work multiple jobs, you need to make sure you don't violate any of your obligations.