How to side hustle without getting fired?

25/12/2025 22 min

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Episode Synopsis

Moonlighting has become one of the most debated workplace topics today. Is it a breach of trust or a way to chase your passion? In this episode of Workwise with Naukri, Vinayak Burman, Founder and Managing Partner at Vertices Partners, explains the legal and ethical realities of side hustles in India.He breaks down what employment laws actually say about moonlighting, how to read the fine print in your contract, and when a passion project can cross the line into a conflict of interest.What you’ll learn in this episode: ✅ What Indian law really says about moonlighting and dual employment ✅ How to check your contract for hidden restrictions ✅ When a side hustle becomes a legal risk ✅ The right way to disclose passion projects ✅ How to protect yourself from conflict-of-interest issues ✅ Why intent matters more than income when it comes to moonlighting