Second job

What is a part-time job?

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Who can have a part-time job?

All those people who already have 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
• MPs
• Judge

If self-employed persons pursue an occupation in addition to 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 Second job. There may not be a clause in the employment contract. In this case, it is not necessary to inform the main employer of the plan.

If the main employer sees 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 main job's working hours. 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 holidays?

If you are on sick leave, you also have to give up your part-time job during this time. This is different when you are on holiday. The Second job can continue during the holiday. However, the workload must not be extended to a second full-time job during the holiday, as holidays are for recuperation.

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.