Temporary employment agency - what is that actually?

Temporary employment agencies are intermediaries between companies and employees. They therefore play a key role in the placement process. One of their main tasks is to find flexible employment opportunities for employees for companies that need staff at short notice or are carrying out projects. Especially in the modern world of work, this role is more important than ever. Many companies want to be able to react more flexibly and ... Weiterlesen

 A1 certificate: Application, validity and obligations

The A1 certificate - this is your proof of social insurance and confirms in black and white that you remain covered by social insurance in your home country despite your assignment abroad. Sounds dry? Maybe, but without this document, your professional trip abroad could quickly turn into a stressful stumbling block. In this article, you will not only find out who really needs the A1 certificate, ... Weiterlesen

Temporary employment Eastern Europe: Documents

In the dynamic world of employee leasing, details can make the difference between smooth processing and a bureaucratic nightmare. Especially when it comes to hiring out employees to Eastern Europe, being well prepared is half the battle. But don't worry - we have the checklist to keep your head clear. From the A1 certificate to proof of qualifications: Here you can find out what you need and ... Weiterlesen

The history of temporary work

Temporary work, labour leasing, personnel leasing - history Temporary work and temporary employment agencies appear to be a thing of the last few decades, but in reality their history began more than 100 years ago. Labour was hired out as early as the 1920s and this was soon regulated by law. The first beginnings of personnel leasing In fact, the first law on the paid placement of labour was ... Weiterlesen

Hidden employee leasing - risks for employers

What is a covert supply of labour? In principle, the concealed hiring out of employees must fulfil all the characteristics of hiring out employees. In addition, however, it must also be the case that the assignment of external personnel is legally incorrectly labelled as a work or service contract assignment. Cases of covert hiring out of employees exist if the hiring out of employees is carried out without first obtaining the necessary authorisation ... Weiterlesen

Temporary work - Temporary employment

Temporary work - what is it? Definition, meaning, rights and obligations. Temporary employment, agency work, temporary work - what is it? At first glance, these three terms sound like different things, but they are basically the same thing. Behind all three words is the fact that a company borrows labour from another company for a while. See ... Weiterlesen

Application for temporary employment

application for temporary employment

Temporary employment agencies These companies specialise in international temporary employment and hire employees to work for another company for a limited period of time. The advantage of temporary employment agencies is that the employees are not employed by the temporary employment agency itself, but only by the hiring company. 2. ... Weiterlesen

The Temporary Employment Act - content and special features

Overview of the Temporary Employment Act The Temporary Employment Act (AÜG) regulates the conditions under which employees can be leased from one company (lender) to another company (borrower). The law was originally introduced in 1972 to ensure the protection of temporary workers. This created clear regulations for the practice of temporary employment. Over the years, the AÜG has been ... Weiterlesen

Making temporary employment legally compliant

Legal basis of international temporary employment The use of external personnel by means of temporary employment is a flexible way of employing foreign workers in the company for a limited period of time. What do you need to consider if you want to hire workers from abroad with legal certainty? Many companies in Germany rely on skilled labour from abroad to fill staff shortages. If a ... Weiterlesen

A comparison of contracts for work and labour and temporary employment

What is a contract for work and labour? What are its advantages and disadvantages? A contract for work and labour is a contract in which the contractor undertakes to provide a specific work or service. The central element of the contract for work and labour is the result of the work, not the work process itself. The contractor is liable for the completion of the work and has ... Weiterlesen