Do I have to inform work of a second job?

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  • Mr.Generous
    Mr.Generous Posts: 3,379 Forumite
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    The tax position would be interesting if you didn't tell your main employer.

    The problem with second jobs like this is working 7 days a week you may be very tired. Any time off sick there is always the suspicion (often well founded) that you are working overtime on the other job. Employers don't like it much. A bit of cash in hand work somewhere might be easier and less taxing!!
  • Savvy_Sue
    Savvy_Sue Posts: 46,030 Forumite
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    You have to ask, but permission won't always be refused - although in this particular situation it might well be.
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  • JackeeBoy
    JackeeBoy Posts: 229 Forumite
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    Mr.Generous wrote: »
    The tax position would be interesting if you didn't tell your main employer.

    The problem with second jobs like this is working 7 days a week you may be very tired. Any time off sick there is always the suspicion (often well founded) that you are working overtime on the other job. Employers don't like it much. A bit of cash in hand work somewhere might be easier and less taxing!!
    I wish I could find such a role! Especially if i is ad hoc work.
  • Gavin83
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    Mr.Generous wrote: »
    The problem with second jobs like this is working 7 days a week you may be very tired. Any time off sick there is always the suspicion (often well founded) that you are working overtime on the other job. Employers don't like it much. A bit of cash in hand work somewhere might be easier and less taxing!!

    This is likely the main issue. I suspect as a one off, for a weekend or two most employers wouldn't care. However if you're working 7 days a week, every week it will start to affect your performance in the main job. Naturally they'll want you working at your best.
  • General_Grant
    General_Grant Posts: 4,844 Forumite
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    theoretica wrote: »
    most jobs require you to tell them about other work. The working time directives about number of hours worked don't make exceptions for different employers, so they have a legitimate interest in what hours you work for other people: https://www.employmentsolicitor.com/working-time-regulations-happens-employees-multiple-jobs/


    However, of course, if an employee signs an opt out from the 48-hour maximum, the employer does not have to keep track of hours worked.
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