Infosys has shot off a missive to its employees, asserting that dual employment or ‘moonlighting’ is not permitted, and has warned that any violation of contract clauses will trigger disciplinary action “which could even lead to termination of employment”.
“No two timing - no moonlighting!” India’s second largest IT services company said in a strong and firm message to employees on Monday.
Put simply, moonlighting refers to employees taking up side gigs to work on more than one job at a time.
Infosys’ internal communication titled “no double lives” makes it clear that “dual employment is not permitted as per...Employee Handbook and Code of Conduct”.
It also cites the relevant clause in the offer letter to drive home the point.
“Any violation of these clauses will lead to disciplinary action which could even lead to termination of employment,” the mail said.
An email sent by PTI to Infosys for comments did not elicit a response.
“Moonlighting is a practice of working on a second job during the normal business hours/outside business hours. Infosys as a company strictly discourages dual employment,” according to the mailer.
The company has urged managers to sensitise their teams on dual employment and the “consequences” of moonlighting.
“You are expected to immediately report any instances of moonlighting to your respective unit HR,” Infosys said.
