Potential Employee has a second job!

[Ali272]

Hello,

I'm in process of employing my first employee, however majority of applicants have already another job. They tell me they can't make ends meet on one job only. So I'm just wondering if it is 100% ok with HO if my employees have second job? They obviously will be working for my company, full time and for at least 130 hours/month.

Thanks in Advance!

[Aabdulwaheed]

There is no restriction of employing cant do two jobs. it is perfectly fine and you will be awarded job creation points As long as they are in your payroll. It doesn't matter doing another job or not.

[Ali272]

Thank you so much.

One more question. Can I hire EU workers living in the UK? Hard to find British workers in my industry. If yes, What would happen when the UK leaves the EU in 2019? Will I still get points for my job creation?

Thanks.

[marcnath]

Hello,

I'm in process of employing my first employee, however majority of applicants have already another job. They tell me they can't make ends meet on one job only. So I'm just wondering if it is 100% ok with HO if my employees have second job? They obviously will be working for my company, full time and for at least 130 hours/month.

Thanks in Advance!

On paper that is perfectly fine and will meet the requirements for job creation points.

However, if I was the CW, I would wonder how someone can work 260 Hrs/month. It is not impossible, but just be prepared to defend it.

[Ali272]

If on paper it's ok, I think I should be fine. In my previous industry, people used to work up to 100 hours a week (Investment banking).

Can I hire EU workers? Will I face any problems in 2019? Thanks.

[zimba]

The rules for EEA workers have not changed and will not change probably until 2021.