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

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 Subscribe for expert insights at the intersection of US immigration law, Canadian immigration law, and HR compliance. Visaserve Immigration Law P.C. — Legal Disclaimer The information shared on this page, including posts, videos, and comments, is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establish a lawyer client relationship. Immigration laws and policies change frequently. You should not act or rely on any information here without consulting a qualified immigration lawyer about your specific situation. Following, liking, commenting, or messaging this account does not create a solicitor–client relationship with Visaserve Immigration Law P.C. or any of its lawyers. For personalized legal advice, please contact us directly at [email protected] or visit www.visaserve.ca/contact to schedule a consultation.Visaserve Immigration Law P.C. — Legal Disclaimer The information shared on this page, including posts, videos, and comments, is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice or establish a lawyer client relationship. Immigration laws and policies change frequently. You should not act or rely on any information here without consulting a qualified immigration lawyer about your specific situation. Following, liking, commenting, or messaging this account does not create a solicitor–client relationship with Visaserve Immigration Law P.C. or any of its lawyers. For personalized legal advice, please contact us directly at [email protected] or visit www.visaserve.ca/contact to schedule a consultation.