Earlier editions: 2026-09
Chapter 4 — CIVIL SERVICE AND PERSONNEL›Article 37 — OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT
Torrance Municipal Code Art. 37 Outside Employment
Torrance Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-05 · Torrance
Cite as: Torrance Municipal Code § 14.37 · Text as of 2026-10-05
14.37.1 DEFINITION.¶
For the purpose of this section, outside employment shall mean any work done, or any service performed, for compensation other than for the City, whether as employee, independent contractor, or otherwise.
14.37.2 APPLICATION.¶
Departmental regulations may contain restrictions governing outside employment, which restrictions need not be uniform for each department.
14.37.3 RESTRICTIONS.¶
In addition to any departmental rules, the following restrictions shall apply:
a) No employee shall engage in outside employment which would, in the judgment of the department head, conflict with his employment with the City, or, in any way, be against the best interests of the City. The decision of the department head shall be final, except that it shall be subject to the grievance procedure.
b) Such employment shall not interfere with the employees’ ability to respond to emergency calls, scheduled work or scheduled overtime.
c) Such employment shall only be of a part-time or temporary nature.
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