Is it illegal to accept freelance work from a company immediately after temping?
September 292009
The client of my temp agency has mentioned they may have work for me in another department and position, but freelance, not full-time. Another temp told me I can’t freelance for the client for at least a year. Is she mistaken?
I know temp agencies do not submit a candidate to companies where that candidate has applied within the last year. I’m just wondering if the the reverse is also true.
Illegal, no.. But you likely signed a document with the temp agency called a non-compete agreement which often have clauses included forbidding accepting a job with their clients. Taking the position could result in a breach of contract.
That doesn’t mean you can’t take the job…. Many temp agencies will work with you and the client in such a situation to arrange the employemnt through the temp agency. Talk to your temp agency advisor.
September 30th, 2009 at 2:24 am
Illegal, no.. But you likely signed a document with the temp agency called a non-compete agreement which often have clauses included forbidding accepting a job with their clients. Taking the position could result in a breach of contract.
That doesn’t mean you can’t take the job…. Many temp agencies will work with you and the client in such a situation to arrange the employemnt through the temp agency. Talk to your temp agency advisor.
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