Freelance while full time

[BlasterBates]

You can do two contracts at the same time, as long as you are honest booking hours, though some employment contracts require permission. If you double book that's more than a breach of contract.

[northernladuk]

You can do two contracts at the same time, as long as you are honest booking hours, though some employment contracts require permission. If you double book that's more than a breach of contract.

Theory yes, in this case no. He's posted his T&C's which very clearly states he can't.

[NotAllThere]

I am still undecided. I have being asked to start in 5 to 6 weeks unfortunately full time employment has 3 month notice very frustrating....

I had a discussion with an HR person a few years ago (maybe out of date ), who said that it's almost impossible to enforce a notice period of more than the pay period (1 month), and with a one month notice, you can't require them to come into work - so either gardening leave, or allow them to go.

Only if you work during gardening leave (during the one month), can the firm do anything. And even then they're limited. However, always best to negotiate and leave on amicable terms. It's just good to know where the power balance lies.

[northernladuk]

I had a discussion with an HR person a few years ago (maybe out of date ), who said that it's almost impossible to enforce a notice period of more than the pay period (1 month), and with a one month notice, you can't require them to come into work - so either gardening leave, or allow them to go.

Only if you work during gardening leave (during the one month), can the firm do anything. And even then they're limited. However, always best to negotiate and leave on amicable terms. It's just good to know where the power balance lies.

Oh just to add for the OP. Chance of a gig either evaporating or being further delayed with such a long lead time is very high. A distinct possibility you won't be starting anything on the day you think.

[BlasterBates]

Theory yes, in this case no. He's posted his T&C's which very clearly states he can't.

It states he can't unless he has permission.

without the prior consent in writing of The Company

[northernladuk]

It states he can't unless he has permission.

And that's gonna happen. Can I work on another client on your time please. Erm.. let me think about that one.

Just trying to give the OP a clear view on reality. Art of the possible is there but shouldn't be getting his hopes up.

[Paralytic]

user400058, i've created a simple flow chart for you to follow

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user400058, i've created a simple flow chart for you to follow

Issue with that is the first question should be more like

Your new client is happy for you to work outside of UK office hours with no contact within those hours?

[Paralytic]

Issue with that is the first question should be more like

Your new client is happy for you to work outside of UK office hours with no contact within those hours?

I think you've put more effort into analysing what i wrote than i did thinking about exactly what to write.