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Have you ever wondered if you could hire another UConn employee to complete work for you outside of UConn?
If you are considering hiring another UConn employee to conduct work for you external to UConn, there are some important things to consider to ensure compliance with the State Code of Ethics.
Based on the State Code of Ethics, it is impermissible for a UConn supervisor to hire a subordinate employee for outside work and vice versa, as it could impair the independence of judgement and create a conflict of interest. This applies to all supervisors and subordinates up and down the chain of supervision (Advisory Opinion 2008-5).
It is also impermissible for a UConn employee to advertise or solicit clients for an outside business while acting in their UConn employment, as this would be utilizing ones state position for their personal financial gain and the financial gain of an associated business.
Lastly, one is not permitted to utilize UConn time, materials, resources, or personnel in completing work for an outside business.
Applicability and Resources
Ultimately, it is the individual responsibility of UConn and UConn Health employees to adhere to the State Code of Ethics. Violations of the outside employment rules could be enforced by the Office of State Ethics and result in fines up to $10,000 per violation. For more information on the State Code of Ethics and the Post-State Employment rules, go to compliance.uconn.edu or https://portal.ct.gov/Ethics/Public-Official-and-State-Employees-Information.
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