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Freelancers work in the creative industries on contract, grant and commission basis. Teme’s freelancers work mainly on a contract basis.

Freelance work

Frequently asked questions

Who can I ask for advice when pricing my work?

You can ask for help from Teme’s experts, Advice , or check out AuthorHelp to see which of your peers could offer you some sparring advice on pricing your work Network – Freeo.

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.

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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Is it an employment relationship or a commissioning relationship?

The key feature of an employment relationship is the employment contract, which is concluded between the employee and the employer. The employee is paid for his or her work and the employer is subject to certain legal obligations. The agency relationship is based on a contract between the person who orders the work and the person who performs it, known as an agency contract. The contract of assignment is not subject to a collective agreement and does not accumulate a condition of employment. It is important for the freelancer to understand that the agency relationship does not create an employment relationship. Assignment contracts are common for self-employed workers. Read about the differences between an employment relationship and an agency relationship in Freelance work – Freeo.

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