Company A & B
Company A & B
(OP)
I work for B and used to work for A until a couple of years back. A has contacted me to do some structural work (part-time) on a project they have. I’ll be still working for B full-time.
The part-time work I do for A is going to be reviewed and sealed by a SE they have on staff. I don’t think I have any liability and both A & I are clear on that. Obviously I’ll still do the work to the best of my ability.
Two questions:
1) Is there any liability issue working for a part-time company that I am not a direct employee for. As noted, the work will be reviewed and sealed by their SE.
2) Am I morally obligated to tell my current company about this part-time work? There is no conflict of interest as the type of work and clients for both companies are completely distinct and would very likely never cross paths.
The part-time work I do for A is going to be reviewed and sealed by a SE they have on staff. I don’t think I have any liability and both A & I are clear on that. Obviously I’ll still do the work to the best of my ability.
Two questions:
1) Is there any liability issue working for a part-time company that I am not a direct employee for. As noted, the work will be reviewed and sealed by their SE.
2) Am I morally obligated to tell my current company about this part-time work? There is no conflict of interest as the type of work and clients for both companies are completely distinct and would very likely never cross paths.






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I'm not sure where you are located though.
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Michael.
"Science adjusts its views based on what's observed. Faith is the denial of observation so that belief can be preserved." ~ Tim Minchin
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I do this type of work as a contract engineer for several firms. I have my own structural engineering firm as well. They both know that I work for the other company and both are just fine with it. They also both know I have my own firm. Both companies are located in different cities than I am. So, I work from a distance for both of these companies. One company I have been connected up with for about seven years and we have a great relationship. The other company about a year now and we have a great relationship. Being honest with both of them about the other firm has not detracted at all from the working relationship. Imagine if you weren't upfront about doing this additional work and your fulltime boss found out? How would he/she respond?
I am an SE in Washington and Oregon and have had to use it for both companies. I talked through the liability with both companies regarding my stamping. I am covered by both insurance carriers with my stamping. It does not matter that I am a full-time employee or a contract employee. Let me say that I am a contract employee for purposes of tax filing. I have a trusting relationship with both companies, so they trust my work as if I were a full-time employee. Most often, the main offices do the majority of the stamping, but every once in awhile, I will do it. From an insurance coverage standpoint, it does not matter who stamps the work within the company. Different insurance carriers have different policies. Some only allow designated people to stamp drawings. Some allow anyone in the firm qualified. That is best discussed with the company principals.
Good luck. I have really enjoyed working contractually in this manner. As long as you are open and honest about it with all parties, it is very low-stress.
Cody
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Next, don't use any resources of Company B to accomplish work for Company A. Do it clearly and with documentation on "your own time".
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Get the indemnification from A.
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I look at it in this light; if I have to ask if it is ethical, it probably isn't.
Best regards - Al
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My take on things...
Dik
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