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What should I consider if I transfer rights to my work?
Copyright is the legal protection given to the creator of a creative work. Copyright arises automatically when a work is created and gives the right to decide how the work may be used. Copyright consists of economic rights and moral rights. Copyright is also sometimes a key element in the generation of income and it is therefore important to understand and enforce your rights.
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What is the difference between a salary and a bonus?
Salary is the remuneration paid for work done in an employment relationship. In this case, the parties who agreed on the work have concluded an employment contract. Remuneration is remuneration for work or compensation for work paid to a person working in an agency relationship, such as the self-employed or the self-employed. Read more about the differences between wages and salaries here Freelancer according to the Tax Administration – Freeo.
Where can I get support to cope at work?
For example, to help you cope at work, you can book an appointment for individual coaching or join a coaching and peer group. You can find work-life support here Prosperous Work – Freeo.
In the Author Search, you can get to know peers who have pledged to spar with their colleagues Author Search – Freeo.
What do I do, I'm unemployed?
Register as an unemployed jobseeker on your first day of unemployment at the latest. Register for unemployment on the Labour Market Market website or by phone. Without this declaration, you will not be able to claim unemployment benefit.
Check which unemployment benefit you are entitled to.
Apply for unemployment benefit according to your situation.
See if you need another benefit.
Stay active in your job search and make use of the job search services, training opportunities and career psychologists at the Job Centre.
Read more here Unemployment benefits – Freeo.
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