Is your company suffering the effects of MOONLIGHTING?

Moonlighting - not just the name of an 80's detective series, but an issue that may have serious implications for you as an employer.

Let's face it, you may think your employees work for you, but it may often be the case that your money is paying for someone's time elsewhere. This may be when they are "sick", or during time when you think they are fully employed. Most full time employees are required to work full time for one employer only, however some will invariably breach the terms of their contract by "moonlighting" for others.

If an employee carries out work for another which they have agreed to do only for their main employer, then any profits they make are legally due to their main employer. Of course, if the secondary work does not fall within the description of their normal work they need not pay over any profits, although their employer will still be able to recover compensation in law from the employee for any actual loss as a result of the breach of contract.

For more information about moonlighting and how to deal with it, contact Seekers on 01522 724447 or email seekers@findtheanswer.co.uk