When the contract says freelance but daily work says something else
Why substitution clauses, flexible-hours wording and project labels must be checked against actual conduct.
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Field guides for working relationships
Plain-English notes on instructions, integration, business risk and evidence in German freelance-status questions.
Seven signs of organisational integration worth examining
A practical look at reporting lines, internal roles, rosters, approvals and client systems—without treating any one fact as decisive.
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Preparing the factual record for a German status procedure
What to organise before considering a section 7a SGB IV status determination—and why selective evidence is a poor foundation.
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