Can an Employee Hold Multiple Jobs

[Raj_titto]

Hi,

I have situation, I am in Minneapolis, MN - I got a new job offer recenlty, but as of now i am working with a company and my current work is over and i am going on bench, so i wanted to take it is a vacation as i have paid vacation. My question is during my vacation can i take up new job?
Any inputs thought are welcome.

~R

[aaron]

If you believe your employer would object, you may wish to obtain permission. If you are an at-will employee, as long as they don't discriminate, they can terminate you without cause.

[Raj_titto]

Aaron thanks for the info.
But i am sure that my current employer won't allow me to do that. And i believe i am not in contract period and i can come out of current job any time. I am curious to know that, without knowing to my current employer can i take up another job or not as i am using my paid vacation as non working hours. doing so is againest the law?

[aaron]

Unless you are working in some sort of job, such as a military or certain government positions, where working an outside job is unlawful and subject to criminal penalty, you can take a second job. But if your employer finds out about it and fires you, you probably have no remedy.