Never do side work on company time or on their equipment. I've seen someone walked out of the office for this. Never do work that could be in the slightest vie

Never do side work on company time or on their equipment. I've seen someone walked out of the office for this. Never do work that could be in the slightest view competitive. This puts you in a fairly good ethical position. Outside this legal seems to be iffy, related to your contract specifically and where you live. I'd have a chat with HR if your willing to take a no, or not ask if your going to ignore if you get a no.