Temporary work

The definitions of temporary employment - agency work vs. subcontractors

If you want to survive on the market, you have to be flexible. If the order situation is low, labour costs for a large workforce do not pay off. However, if the order situation then unexpectedly increases, there must be a way to expand the workforce immediately. Nowadays, this flexibility in personnel planning exists thanks to temporary labour. But there is also an alternative and [...]
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International broadcast

Employment of subcontractors: How to avoid bogus self-employment

Clients who use subcontractors on a work contract basis or external service providers should avoid so-called bogus self-employment at all costs. Read the following article to find out how to distinguish between self-employment and bogus self-employment and why it is so important to avoid bogus self-employment. It is often the case that companies commission an external company as a subcontractor instead of their own staff to carry out certain activities. This is [...]
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subcontractors for construction

Bricklayer Subcontractor

Tasks, orders and challenges when working with subcontractors Let's be honest about it. Nothing works on a building site without bricklayers. They are certainly one of the most important trades when it comes to construction. Their specialised skills and experience contribute significantly to the success of construction projects. As subcontractors, bricklayers bring [...]
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Differences between a service contract and a contract for work

Service contract A service contract is a contract in which the party obliged to provide a service undertakes to provide services without a specific result being owed (Sections 611 to 630 BGB). The service contract relates to the provision of activities or services. The party obliged to provide services is not liable for the result of its work, but only for the provision of the [...]
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demolition subcontractor

Subcontractors in demolition: Tasks, orders and challenges in co-operation

The use of subcontractors in the field of building demolition is common practice nowadays. These companies or individuals are often hired to take on specialised tasks. They can be either too complex or too labour-intensive for the main contractors to carry out themselves. However, working with subcontractors in the demolition sector harbours both opportunities [...]
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subcontractor civil engineering

Subcontractors in the construction industry: reasons for using them, problems, challenges, what to look out for and how to find the right one

Subcontractors play a key role in the construction industry. They bring specialised skills and knowledge that are crucial to the successful completion of construction projects. However, the use of subcontractors can also present a number of challenges and problems. Successful collaboration with subcontractors requires clear communication, detailed contracts, regular quality checks and the establishment of long-term [...]
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Correct invoicing of work contracts

If work is carried out by an external company on the basis of a contract for work and labour, the question arises as to how the services provided are invoiced by the contractor. Among other things, billing on an hourly wage basis is possible. What evidence can the client demand with this billing model? Possible billing models for contracts for work and services In principle, the following models can be used for billing contracts for work and [...]
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Subcontractor orders

Awarding contracts to subcontractors: how to save time and resources

Do you have staff shortages and need a quick and efficient solution to save time and resources and realise your project on time? Companies in Bavaria and throughout Germany are actively looking for reliable subcontractors for their orders. 1. why award contracts to subcontractors? Many companies in Bavaria and Germany are affected by staff shortages. Often [...]
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subcontractors from eastern europe

Legal aspects of building with foreign subcontractors - what is important

Construction with foreign subcontractors, especially from Eastern Europe, can offer many advantages. These include low-cost labour and specialist expertise. However, there are important legal aspects that need to be considered. What are the legal aspects of building with foreign subcontractors? In this article, we explain what is legally important when building with foreign subcontractors. Advantages [...]
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