Haynes Law Firm

Side hustles are increasingly common, with employees freelancing, consulting, or building secondary businesses outside their main jobs. While outside work is not inherently a problem, it crosses into employment law territory the moment it overlaps with an employer’s business operations or negatively affects workplace performance.

For Ontario employers and employees, the primary legal issue is whether the outside activity interferes with the core employment relationship. Side hustles can create significant legal exposure if they involve a conflict of interest, misuse confidential information, utilize company resources, or breach an employee's implicit duty of fidelity. Understanding where the legal boundaries lie protects both corporate interests and personal career growth.

Our latest blog explores the legal frameworks surrounding secondary employment and how to navigate side hustles without breaching employment agreements: https://ow.ly/apGJ50ZiLMw

Side Hustles & Conflicts of Interest in Toronto Employment Law Side hustles are increasingly common in Toronto’s employment market. Employees may freelance, consult, sell products online, create content, drive for app-bas