A worker was sacked over his side hustle. Here are 5 tips for employees with second gigs

By Kerry Brown, Professor of Employment and Industry, School of Business and Law, Edith Cowan University

A recent case before the Fair Work Commission has revealed the limits of being able to work a second job when you are employed full time.

An employee was sacked for holding a second job, which he says he had fully disclosed to his employer. The worker took his case to the Fair Work Commission, claiming he was unfairly dismissed by his employer.

Dismissal is the termination for a breach of conditions of employment. An employee may go to the Fair Work Commission and make a claim…

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