What is a part-time job?
The Second job is also referred to as secondary employment and is carried out in addition to full-time employment in return for remuneration. Remuneration of this kind is also referred to as additional income or supplementary income.
Who can have a part-time job?
Anyone who already has a full-time job can take on a part-time job. Those people for whom one income is not yet sufficient and who have the time to do so opt for a part-time job. The following groups of people, among others, can take on a part-time job:
- Employees
- Soldiers
- Civil servants
- Member of Parliament
- Judge
If self-employed persons work alongside their self-employment, this can also be considered a secondary occupation.
What things do part-time workers need to think about?
Before deciding to take on a part-time job, it is important to read the employment contract for your main job. There are often regulations on the subject of part-time work. There may not be a clause on this in the employment contract. In this case, it is not necessary to inform your main employer of your plans.
If the main employer believes there is a risk that the employee's performance could suffer as a result of the second job, they can prohibit the employee from taking up the employment. This is possible, for example, if the second job takes place in a discotheque and lasts until shortly before the start of the working hours of the main job. Jobs as hostesses and hosts or as promoters are available Good as a part-time job and student job to.
What do I need to know about illness and vacation?
Incidentally, anyone on sick leave must also wait for the Second job during this time. This is different when you are on vacation. The part-time job can continue during the vacation. However, the workload must not increase to a second full-time job during the vacation, as vacation is for recreation.
Employees with several employment relationships must remember the Working Hours Act. Employees may work a maximum of 48 hours per week (all jobs combined). If you already have a full-time job with 40 hours per week, you are only allowed to work an additional 8 hours per week.
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