AÜG

What is AÜG?

AÜG is the abbreviation for Temporary Employment Act. Since 01.04.2017, there has been a new AÜG, which also applies to Trade fair- and event personnel. It includes that Event- and trade fair personnel such as promoters, hostesses, hosts and Service staff must be employed as an employee. Who Personnel on a trade license in this area must expect serious consequences. In the meantime, event and trade fair personnel with a trade license from the Undeclared work assigned.

How does temporary employment work?

In practice, it is certainly difficult to imagine and implement companies hiring extra trade fair and event staff. After all, staff are usually only needed on a short-term basis for a few days a year. Fortunately, the AÜG provides for temporary employment. Recruitment agencies for trade fairs and events hire out employees to other companies, so to speak. Important points are

  • The lending company (lender) must have an official permit.
  • There are no specific requirements for hirers (companies that borrow staff).
  • A written contract between the lender and borrower is required for legal lending.

Does a company need Trade fair- and event personnel, it turns to a specialized Recruitment agency. A contract is concluded in which all important key data is summarized. Once a company has decided on certain employees, they will start work at the relevant time.

Companies that Personnel by recruitment agencies benefit from a number of advantages. You do not need to worry about any registration obligations. The hirer does not have to pay social security contributions either. An agreed amount per hour is stipulated in the contract, which must be paid. A time sheet must be kept. The hirer company is responsible for registering the employees correctly and paying social security contributions. It is a good option for hirers in terms of needs-based personnel planning. In addition, personnel costs are lower thanks to the legally secure employment via the AÜG calculable.

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