Glossary
4
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What does equal treatment in temporary work refer to?

Temporary workers and permanent employees of a client company should be treated equally by the client company, as stipulated in the Temporary Employment Act. But how does the principle of equality actually work?
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What role does a master vendor play in temporary employment?

In temporary employment, a personnel service provider assigns a temporary worker to a client company. If the customer has a high demand for personnel, a master vendor can be called in to simplify the procurement of workers.
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4
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What is regulated in an industry supplement collective agreement?

Temporary workers who belong to companies in certain sectors work under an industry supplement tariff. This grants them the same rights as permanent employees and also regulates minimum conditions for temporary workers.
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Glossary
3
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What is the maximum duration of temporary employment?

Temporary workers may only be loaned to a customer by a personnel service provider for a limited period of time. Legal regulations and possible deviations in accordance with collective agreements must be observed in order to avoid sanctions.
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2
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How does Equal Pay regulate pay in temporary work?

The Temporary Employment Act aims to ensure that temporary workers and permanent staff are treated equally. Equal pay is an important principle to ensure fair payment in the personnel leasing industry.
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3
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What is the difference between a contract for work and temporary employment?

A contract for work and services applies when one company provides a service for another that leads to the creation of a specific work or result, regardless of the time spent on it.
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2
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What is subsidiary liability and who is affected by it?

Social security contributions are also paid for temporary workers by their employer: the personnel service provider. However, if the latter is no longer able to do so, this can have serious consequences for the hirer.
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2
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What role does a neutral vendor play in temporary employment?

When there is a high demand for temporary staff, independent recruiting can be costly and time-consuming. A neutral vendor acts independently and simplifies the procurement and coordination of the required workforce.
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2
 minutes

What does temp-to-perm mean in personnel leasing?

Temp-to-perm (temporary to permanent) describes the process by which a temporary worker is taken on as a permanent employee by the hirer. It is popular because it offers advantages for both the company and the employee.
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