Running Business While Employed

Summary

In Ontario, you can run a business while employed, but review your employment contract for any restrictions on outside business activities. Ensure theres no conflict of interest between your business and your employer, and avoid using company resources for your business. If you work in health and safety and run a consulting business in the same field, these considerations are particularly important.

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if i work in health and safety for a company, and i run a health and safety consulting business is that ok?
Running a health and safety consulting business while working in health and safety for a company in Ontario can be okay, but you should:
- Review your employment contract for any clauses about outside business activities.
- Ensure there’s no conflict of interest between your consulting business and your employer.
- Avoid using your company’s resources for your consulting business.
Do you have any specific concerns regarding your contract or potential conflicts?