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The rise of the 'polygamous worker'

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You could say one of the few good things to come out of the pandemic was the chance to work from home, avoid the daily commute, and get a better work-life balance. But, for some hardy souls, being out of the office and away from the boss’s scrutiny is a chance to get a second job, or even a third... or forth. But how are they doing it, and is it even legal?


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Guest: Ben Ellery, Crime Editor, The Times. 

Host: Luke Jones.

Producer: Shabnam Grewal. 

Further reading: The rise of ‘polygamous workers’ — and efforts to catch them out

Clips:tiktok.com/@rroomfies; tiktok.com/@martabassof; tiktok.com/@soambitiousdomm; tiktok.com/@salarytransparentstreet; instagram.com/thejamescooperjr/

Photo: Getty Images.

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