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In Germany it's a common clause in contracts. And it's valid if the work you do in your spare-time might affect the work you do for your day-job. For example be
by coffeeaddicted 16y ago
In Germany it's a common clause in contracts. And it's valid if the work you do in your spare-time might affect the work you do for your day-job. For example because it makes you too tired to concentrate in your daily work.
- markkanof 16y agoWow, glad I don't live in Germany then. So do they also forbid late night snacks, because it might cause you to sleep poorly and be to tired to work?
- gizmo 16y agoThere are a lot of rules and regulations, and you can't just fire somebody in Germany. So some kind of rules are needed so employers can defer to when they want to get rid of an employee. In many cases when an employer wants to get rid of an employee for a reason that isn't covered by the employment contract he has to request permission from a local judge (small claims court equivalent)... and even then the judge can determine an outrageous "termination fee". So although the rules like these look draconian, they're sort of needed to keep the power between employer and employee in balance.
- nkohari 16y agoIt's also very common in the US, but it's largely unenforceable unless the company can demonstrate a legitimate conflict of interest. (IANAL)
- MrFoof 16y agoIt may be largely unenforceable, but there's nothing preventing them from hauling you into court over it to keep their legal counsel entertained and to drain you of your savings. I can say from experience that this is a less-than-desirable outcome. You've wisely chosen to not ruffle any more feathers there. Just behave and get out when you can.
- gte910h 16y agoIt completely depends on the US state. It is unenforceable in California, but usually enforceable in say, Massachusetts