Additional work refers to work performed for a second employer beyond the full-time hours an employee already has. It is important to note that this work is for an employer who is not the “primary employer,” i.e., the employer where the employee already works full-time. Additional work is even possible for employees who already have multiple part-time employers, provided their total working hours reaches 40 hours per week.

Conditions and Limitations for Entering into an Additional Work Agreement

• An employee does not need to seek the consent of their primary employer, but they are obligated to inform them in writing about the additional work.
• Additional work is not permitted for employees working in jobs with special working conditions, reduced working hours, or those with increased length of service for pension purposes. However, such employees can enter into an additional work agreement for jobs that do not fall into these categories.

Rules and Conditions of Additional Work

• Work contract: The additional work agreement must be in writing and can be for a fixed or indefinite period.
• Working Hours: Working hours for additional work must not exceed eight hours per week. If the working hours are unevenly distributed, the weekly working time can be up to 16 hours, but the average must remain eight hours per week over four consecutive months.
• Salary: The salary and other material rights from additional work are calculated proportionally to the number of hours worked bearing in mind that he salary cannot be less than the minimum wage prescribed for 2025, which is €970.00 gross (unless otherwise defined by the employment contract, work regulations, or a collective agreement).  An employee has the right to working conditions equal to those of full-time employees in the same or similar jobs. The employee decides whether to use their personal tax deduction with the primary or additional employer.
• Annual Leave: An employee has the right to ask their additional employer to allow them to take annual leave in the same week as they do with their primary employer, and the employer must grant this request.

If the primary employer has a valid reason, such as the additional work being performed during the primary employer’s working hours or a violation of a non-compete clause, they may request that the employee stop the additional work. In this case, the employee is obligated to adjust their working hours.

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