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Can you work part time as a consultant?
You can work for yourself as an independent consultant. You don’t need special training or credentials. You can start consulting part-time — many if not most independent consultants got their start that way.
Can you work as a consultant and an employee in India?
There should be no degree of subordination between a consultant and the hiring company. They work for your company, yes, but from the outside. A consultant may be hired to train your employees, but his/her execution of the activity would not depend on the rules that apply to your employees.
Can I work as a consultant while working full time?
You can consult part-time, alongside your full-time or part-time job or your job search. That is the best way to start consulting, in fact — as a side job.
Can I work for two companies as consultant?
Unless any of the employer specifically prohibits you from undergoing any other job whilst in full time employment with them which they normally do, it is perfectly legal for you to work for two employers. Let both the employer’s individually deduct your Provident Fund contribution.
Do consultants get PF?
A consultant is not entitled to any bonus, gratuity, provident fund or pension. On the other hand, an employee receives these benefits. There is a growing inclination towards working as a self-employed professional or a freelancer.
Is it legal to work in 2 companies in India?
The employment agreement must state what restrictions have been placed on double employment and that the employee is prohibited from engaging in additional employment or profession till they’re under their current employer’s services. That means that an employee can not take up dual jobs.
Can an individual work (freelance) while being employed full time in India?
While some organizations do not allow this, some allow under certain conditions like, Legal: In India, we don’t have a blanket law covering “can an individual work (freelance) while being employed full time with an organization”. There are lots of grey areas when it comes to multiple employments in India.
Is it illegal to work with more than one company in India?
If it doesn’t bound you to work on any other paid job then you can go for an additional job. No, it is not illegal to work with more than one company at a time in india. Infact, a person can take up as many jobs as they want and can accommodate in their schedule.
Can I work as a consultant while on a full-time job?
If so, the answer is most likely no. If you want to work in the same industry doing the same job as you are doing full time but as a consultant for other companies, then it depends on your employment agreement in terms of outside employment, confidentiality and also non-compete provisions.
Is it legal to be an independent consultant outside of work?
If you want to be an independent consultant doing something completely different then most likely you are free to do so; however, some employment agreements prohibit outside work without permission. If you can get permission, it is ok, if not then you risk legal action depending on the laws of the state or country where you reside and are employed.