Can You Legally Work Multiple Jobs? H-1B, Open Work Permits & Non-Competes Explained (US & Canada)

Описание: Can foreign nationals legally work multiple jobs in the US or Canada? What happens if you’re on an H-1B visa, a closed work permit, or an open work permit? And how do non-compete agreements, NDAs, layoffs, and HR policies impact your ability to moonlight?

In this episode of Law in Order, our cross-border panel of experts breaks down:

🔹 Closed vs Open Work Permits in Canada
🔹 Concurrent H-1B strategy in the United States
🔹 TN visas and employment authorization documents (EAD)
🔹 Non-compete and non-disclosure agreement enforcement
🔹 HR compliance risks and employee handbook considerations
🔹 Layoff strategy and preserving immigration status
🔹 Ethical duties and conflict of interest issues

Featuring insights from leading immigration and HR professionals, this episode is essential for:

✔ Foreign nationals in the US or Canada
✔ Employers managing global talent
✔ HR professionals navigating compliance
✔ H-1B workers facing layoffs
✔ Anyone considering multiple jobs while on a work visa

Before accepting a second job, make sure you understand the immigration, contractual, and litigation risks involved.

00:00 Welcome & Today’s Question: Can You Legally Work Multiple Jobs?
00:54 HR Basics: Employment Agreements, Exclusivity Clauses & Common-Law Limits
02:02 Canada Immigration Rules: Closed vs Open Work Permits (and PR/Citizens)
03:54 U.S. Work Authorization: Concurrent H-1Bs, Concurrent TNs & EAD Options
07:09 Why Employers Care: Conflicts of Interest, Reputation, Non-Compete/Non-Solicit
09:40 Read the Fine Print: Work Permit Conditions + Contract Clauses (Canada)
12:04 U.S. Enforcement: How Courts Judge NDAs/Non-Competes (Reasonableness & “Blue Pencil”)
15:19 Practical Implications: Performance, Safety, Hours & Tax Forms (TD1)
19:08 Employee Ethics: Disclosure Duties, Confidentiality & Termination Risk
21:28 Layoff Strategy: Using a Concurrent H-1B to Preserve Status During the 60-Day Grace Period
24:30 Final Takeaways & Wrap-Up: Stay Authorized, Stay Compliant


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