Can I work for 2 companies

Bcfcforever55

Hi,

Yes I have already gone for the interview it's just educating children about animals we share the world with.

I will definitely not haha.

ohreally

You need to opt-out in relation to weekly rest period in the WTR (reg 11).

Additionally...

If an employer knows or suspects that one of its employees has another job, it should make reasonable enquiries of the employee to ascertain how many hours a week in total he or she is working. If, following such enquiries, it transpires that the employee is working more than an average of 48 hours a week in total, the employer should, in order to comply with the Working Time Regulations 1998, ask the employee whether he or she wishes to sign an opt-out agreement. The employer should point out that, if the employee declines to do so, action will have to be taken to ensure that he or she does not work in excess of 48 hours a week on average. More importantly, if in the employer's view the number of hours being worked might threaten the health or safety of the employee (or of others), the employer must take all reasonable steps to remove the health or safety risk. This might mean instructing the employee to give up the other job, or reduce the number of hours being worked there (if that is reasonable). The priority should be to protect the health and safety of all workers by ensuring that no individual works such long hours as to be a danger to him- or herself or to others.

ScorpiondeRooftrouser wrote: »

Also, don't put the rabbits next to the snakes.

I suspect the snake would be generally appreciative.

stator

The only problem with your contract is if the tiredness of working with animals affects your performance in sales.
If you tell the employer then they will be obliged to act regarding your total hours and they will probably start kicking up a fuss, claiming your performance is affected even if it's not.
I would keep it quiet until you are sure what you want to do long term.
You won't be able to keep up both jobs for long.

AlexBarret

On one hand, the job in the zoo hasn`t anything to do with the sale company but, on the other, there is the last point: might reasonably be considered to impair the Employee’s ability to act all times in the best interests of the Employer. It might be considered in any way. But finally, it is important to have the job of your dream, you will never work!

Mersey_2

bcfcforever55 wrote: »

Hi All,

I would work 7 days per week without overlapping any work hours.

In my contract for the sales job which Is fulltime it says:

23. Other employment

The Employee must devote the whole of his time, attention and abilities during his hours of work to his duties for the Employer. The employee may not, under any circumstance, whether directly or indirectly, undertake any other duties during his hours of work under this employment.

Can you please advise me on whether I am entitled to work for the zoo?

Yes (perfectly entitled to given the above).


Whether you can sustain these long hours long-term will be a decision you'll have to make once you've experienced it.

Scorpio33

As others have said, technically I can't see anything wrong with doing both jobs.

However, everyone needs time off and with working 7 days a week you won't get that, so it will only be sustainable in the short term.

I guess you need a plan - how long do you need to do both jobs before you can then get a full time job in the field you want? Is it possible that the zoo will eventually have a full time position opening? How long are you willing to give this a go for before you leave one of the positions?

You need a strategy as to where this will get you to and how long that will take.