California · Labor Code

LAB §2863: An employee who has any business to transact on his own account, similar to that intrusted to him by his employer, shall always give the preference to the business of the employer.

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An employee with personal business similar to their employer's duties must prioritize the employer's business. This establishes a civil duty of loyalty in employment relationships.

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An employee who has any business to transact on his own account, similar to that intrusted to him by his employer, shall always give the preference to the business of the employer.

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