Comments on: can my boss sack me for starting my own business on the side? http://www.dreamjob123.com/2009/07/can-my-boss-sack-me-for-starting-my-own-business-on-the-side/ Work from home, business opportunities and entrepreneur support. Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:50:59 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Navigator http://www.dreamjob123.com/2009/07/can-my-boss-sack-me-for-starting-my-own-business-on-the-side/comment-page-1/#comment-2286 Navigator Sat, 01 Aug 2009 08:20:59 +0000 http://www.dreamjob123.com/2009/07/can-my-boss-sack-me-for-starting-my-own-business-on-the-side/#comment-2286 He can, if: 1) Your side business puts you in competition with the company, even peripherally. For example, if you work for a construction company or someplace like Lowe's or Home Depot. Granted, that would be stretching the definition of "competition" quite a bit, but it would be something your boss could legitimately get uppity over. 2) You're doing stuff for your side business using company time and/or resources, like the first answerer said. On the other hand, if your side business is totally unrelated to what your company does, and you're really REALLY careful about keeping your side business separate from your work, your boss doesn't have a leg to stand on and if he decides to fire you he would be fair game for legal action on your part. All of the above is speculation on my part (albeit fairly well-informed speculation), so to find out for sure what the ramifications of your situation are, you should consult a lawyer who's got some expertise in labor issues. Good luck with your business!<br><b>References : </b><br> He can, if:

1) Your side business puts you in competition with the company, even peripherally. For example, if you work for a construction company or someplace like Lowe’s or Home Depot. Granted, that would be stretching the definition of "competition" quite a bit, but it would be something your boss could legitimately get uppity over.

2) You’re doing stuff for your side business using company time and/or resources, like the first answerer said.

On the other hand, if your side business is totally unrelated to what your company does, and you’re really REALLY careful about keeping your side business separate from your work, your boss doesn’t have a leg to stand on and if he decides to fire you he would be fair game for legal action on your part.

All of the above is speculation on my part (albeit fairly well-informed speculation), so to find out for sure what the ramifications of your situation are, you should consult a lawyer who’s got some expertise in labor issues. Good luck with your business!
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]]> By: Jim W http://www.dreamjob123.com/2009/07/can-my-boss-sack-me-for-starting-my-own-business-on-the-side/comment-page-1/#comment-2285 Jim W Sat, 01 Aug 2009 08:03:59 +0000 http://www.dreamjob123.com/2009/07/can-my-boss-sack-me-for-starting-my-own-business-on-the-side/#comment-2285 Maybe, it depends on several things, your state laws, your employment contract (if you have one) any conflict of interest (is this the same business as your job) is your current job an at will employment? Best bet is to ask a lawyer if you get fired.<br><b>References : </b><br> Maybe, it depends on several things, your state laws, your employment contract (if you have one) any conflict of interest (is this the same business as your job) is your current job an at will employment? Best bet is to ask a lawyer if you get fired.
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]]> By: sam http://www.dreamjob123.com/2009/07/can-my-boss-sack-me-for-starting-my-own-business-on-the-side/comment-page-1/#comment-2284 sam Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:38:59 +0000 http://www.dreamjob123.com/2009/07/can-my-boss-sack-me-for-starting-my-own-business-on-the-side/#comment-2284 i think only if it effects the work you do for him or if it is a conflict of interest. if you work for his company and it does the same or similar work, it's a conflict of interest. you could be taking his customers.<br><b>References : </b><br> i think only if it effects the work you do for him or if it is a conflict of interest. if you work for his company and it does the same or similar work, it’s a conflict of interest. you could be taking his customers.
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]]> By: L1LVN http://www.dreamjob123.com/2009/07/can-my-boss-sack-me-for-starting-my-own-business-on-the-side/comment-page-1/#comment-2283 L1LVN Sat, 01 Aug 2009 07:00:59 +0000 http://www.dreamjob123.com/2009/07/can-my-boss-sack-me-for-starting-my-own-business-on-the-side/#comment-2283 Check your employment contract. You need to know more about your situation before you take any action. Good Luck!<br><b>References : </b><br> Check your employment contract. You need to know more about your situation before you take any action. Good Luck!
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]]> By: DeeDee http://www.dreamjob123.com/2009/07/can-my-boss-sack-me-for-starting-my-own-business-on-the-side/comment-page-1/#comment-2282 DeeDee Sat, 01 Aug 2009 06:11:59 +0000 http://www.dreamjob123.com/2009/07/can-my-boss-sack-me-for-starting-my-own-business-on-the-side/#comment-2282 only if it interferes with your job, or if you do side business while on your job, including calls, faxes, etc.<br><b>References : </b><br> only if it interferes with your job, or if you do side business while on your job, including calls, faxes, etc.
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