Hiring and working with independent contractors in Germany

10 Pitfalls in German Employment Law #9

Hiring an independent contractor is often an attractive and rather straightforward option for foreign clients to start their business in Germany without having their own employees on the ground and is also very common in various tech related areas such as software engineering. But this approach brings with it some significant risks when it is done not properly. Misclassification, hidden employment risks and compliance pitfalls can lead to hefty fines and legal trouble. Avoid costly missteps! In this expert-led webinar, we’ll walk you through the 10 most common mistakes businesses make – and how to stay on the right side of the law.

Join us to learn

• how to distinguish contractors from employees

• Key compliance rules and risk mitigation strategies

• Best practices to structure contracts correctly

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