Agreement to employee request to take second job letter template

Agreement to employee request to take second job letter template

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Our Agreement to Employee Request to Take a Second Job Letter Template acknowledges and approves an employee's request to take on a second job, ensuring clarity and mutual understanding of expectations.

Template

Access 12 months (includes updates)
Coverage UK-specific accuracy
Length 342 words · 2 pages
Last updated 01/08/2026
Formats Word · text · email
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[Sender name]

[Sender address]

[date]

[Recipient name]

[Recipient address]

 

Dear [Recipient first name],

I hope this letter finds you well. We have received your request to take on a second job alongside your current position at [Company Name]. We appreciate your dedication and commitment to our organisation and understand that individuals may seek additional employment opportunities for various reasons.

After reviewing your request, we are pleased to inform you that we grant approval for you to pursue a second job while maintaining your position at [Company Name]. We value your contributions to our team and believe that your ability to manage both roles effectively will not compromise your performance or availability here.

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What is an Agreement to employee request to take second job letter ?

The Agreement to Employee Request to Take a Second Job Letter template enables employers to formally acknowledge and consent to an employee's request for secondary employment.

It outlines the terms and conditions, ensuring transparency and compliance while facilitating open communication between the employee and the employer.

Timing

Follow these best practice actions to get the most from the Agreement to employee request to take second job letter template, guiding you before, during, and after implementation:

Step Description Responsibility Timing
1 Receive Employee's Request HR/Supervisor Upon receipt of the request
2 Review and Assess the Request HR/Supervisor Within 1-2 weeks of receiving the request
3 Develop the Agreement Letter HR/Legal Within 1 week of approval
4 Review and Approval of Letter Legal/Management Within 1 week of development
5 Issue Agreement Letter to Employee HR Immediately after approval
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Compliance

UK Employment Law Considerations

This Agreement to employee request to take second job letter template incorporates relevant UK laws and HR standards, including those listed below:

  • Employment Rights Act 1996: Regulates aspects of employment, including an employee's rights to take on additional employment, which should be considered in the agreement.

  • Data Protection Act 2018 (incorporating GDPR): Requires that any personal data shared in the letter template is handled in compliance with data protection principles.

  • Equality Act 2010: Ensures that the agreement letter is provided without discrimination, offering equal opportunities regardless of protected characteristics.

  • National Minimum Wage Act 1998: Specifies wage-related regulations that may be relevant when an employee takes on a second job.

  • Working Time Regulations 1998: Governs working time, rest breaks, and hours worked, which might be affected when an employee takes on additional employment.

UK employment law guidance for Agreement to employee request to take second job letter template

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use this in my small business?

Yes. This template has been designed for organisations of all sizes, including small businesses, charities and growing employers. It follows UK employment law best practice and can be adapted to suit your organisation.

Is it compliant with 2026 UK employment law?

Our templates are developed with UK employment legislation, Acas guidance and HR best practice in mind and are reviewed and updated as relevant requirements change. However, every employment situation is different, so the template should be adapted to the circumstances and checked against the employee's contract and your organisation's procedures before use.

Can I customise it for my organisation?

Yes, we highlight the areas of the document that you need to update with your own details, and where you need to make decisions to suit your situation. This saves you time and ensures that you meet best practice.

Do I get instant access to it?

Yes. Once purchased, you'll be able to download it instantly. Templates are provided in editable format (such as .doc or .xls) so you can customise them easily, and in PDF format for easy sharing.

What if I need more help, not just this template?

If you're looking for broader support, we also offer toolkits and library bundles that include the Agreement to employee request to take second job letter template, along with other HR templates and policies for fully managing your situation. These may be more cost-effective if you need deeper advice.

Why should I use this Agreement to employee request to take second job letter template, and not AI to generate it?

AI can produce a document quickly, but effective HR documentation needs to be more than well-written words. It needs to reflect relevant UK employment law, HR best practice, practical considerations and the circumstances in which it will be used. These resources have been professionally developed around that wider HR context, drawing on extensive practical experience, rather than simply generating a generic document from a prompt.

About the author

Darryl Horn, Chartered HR Director

Darryl is a Chartered HR professional with over 25 years' experience in senior HR and employee relations roles. He has extensive practical experience of managing terms and conditions and appeal processes and founded hrdocbox to provide businesses with practical, professionally developed HR resources grounded in UK employment law and best practice.

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