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Working life

Am I an apprentice, employee, freelancer, (new) self-employed person or trainee? How much sick leave, rest periods and pay am I entitled to?
  • General information on types of employment (→ USP)
  • Employees (→ USP)
  • Marginally employed person (→ USP)
  • Household service cheque – employment relationship in the household service sector
  • Independent contractors (→ USP)
  • New self-employed (→ USP)
  • Work contract with business licence (→ USP)
  • Holiday work practice
  • Apprenticeship (→ USP)
  • Subsidies for apprenticeship enterprise (→ USP)
  • Seasonal workers (→ USP)
  • Two or more employment relationships
  • Working hours
  • Termination of employment
  • Remuneration
  • Sick leave
  • Online services to work and retirement

  • SERVICE: Online guide and calculator
Last update: 13/03/2025
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