Should I take a percentage from the side hustles that my employees initiate but use company facilities?

[Kross]

Employees can initiate some side hustles for themselves to make more money. For instance, teachers in a school can organize extra lessons on their own. They would obviously use the school classrooms and utilities. Should the business owner get a percentage from the earnings from such side hustles?

 

[Min George]

If I am the business owner, I won't want a percentage if my staff organise something to earn extra. I can't be dragging small money with my staff.

 

[Augusta]

You should not take a percentage of your employees' side hustles unless there is a clear, documented agreement in place that outlines this arrangement

 

[serki777]

On the other hand, teachers might argue that these lessons are outside their contracted hours, and they are sourcing their own students and income. If the school demands too much of a cut, teachers may feel exploited, since they’re the ones doing all the work

 

[eLdavis]

As long there is an agreement i don't see anything wrong with taking a percentage because they are using your equipments and resources, especially if it is something that requires constant maintenance.

 

[Fire&Rain]

If the teachers are working after hours and using the school facilities, it makes sense for the owner to ask for a small contribution. The school carries the cost of the building and equipment, so a shared benefit feels fair. At the same time the teachers should keep most of the earnings because the work is theirs. Clear rules help prevent misunderstandings later.

 

[Kross]

It is simple. The teachers should give a little thing to the owner and management for maintenance of the equipment they use.

 

[Augusta]

If you can still leave the cut completely out for them then you go ahead. It's isn't a bad idea

 

[neku]

If the employees are using the school facilities for taking classes, they can be charged hourly, monthly or weekly for the facilities which they are using.

 

[Trush Jodie]

If their side hustles using company equipment doesn't cost significant depreciation to the equipment, they can take all the money they make.

 

[Kera]

If the company is certain that the staff are being properly paid, they would ask them for a small 5% from their proceeds.

 

[Augusta]

If the company is certain that the staff are being properly paid, they would ask them for a small 5% from their proceeds.

I agree with this. If they are using the company's property then it is fair that they remit things no matter how small.

 

[King Belieal]

As a good business person, it is important that you take time to appreciate your staff who've been contributing to the growth of your business by giving them a chance to grow and taking a percentage from them will never support their growth at all.