Summary
The article discusses the practice of people working multiple secret jobs, known as "polygamous working." This trend, partly due to low pay and the rise of remote work, can lead to employment contract breaches and legal issues. Efforts are being made to stop this, especially in the public sector.
Key Facts
- Some workers secretly hold multiple jobs at the same time, a practice called "polygamous working."
- The UK public sector is trying to identify and address this practice.
- Since 2016, UK authorities have found 301 instances of this and recovered £1.35 million in salaries.
- A person recounts working two jobs, one secretly, to earn more money due to low pay.
- Employment contracts can forbid having multiple jobs, making this practice potentially unlawful.
- Legal experts say polygamous working can violate mutual trust in employment relationships.
- Polygamous working differs from "moonlighting," which usually refers to having a side job outside regular work hours.
