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Models and legal framework: staff leasing and freelancing in legal and compliance
Interim legal and compliance professionals work through staff leasing (Personalverleih in Switzerland, Arbeitnehmerüberlassung in Germany) or as freelancers. These guides explain the differences, who directs the assignment, what to watch on confidentiality and false self-employment, and how assignments work in Switzerland, Germany and Austria.
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Key questions on models and legal framework
What is the difference between staff leasing and freelancing?
In staff leasing, the professional is employed by the staffing provider and integrated into the client's organisation; day-to-day instructions generally come from the client. Freelancers deliver their work independently within the agreed mandate. Both models suit most needs, part-time or full-time. More in the comparison of freelancing, staff leasing and secondment.
Personalverleih or Arbeitnehmerüberlassung?
Arbeitnehmerüberlassung is the German legal term. In Switzerland the terms are staff leasing or Personalverleih, which mean the same thing.
Which licences does Alpinum hold?
Alpinum Solutions GmbH in Frankfurt am Main holds the licence for temporary agency work (Arbeitnehmerüberlassung) issued by the Regionaldirektion Hessen of the Federal Employment Agency. Alpinum Solutions AG in Zurich holds the licences for staff leasing (cantonal and SECO) and for recruitment.
How do assignments in Austria work?
Assignments in Austria run as freelancing or as staff leasing through the German or the Swiss company.
Can interim professionals take on formal functions?
Yes, for example as data protection officer or as compliance officer with regulatory responsibility, depending on the company's requirements and the rules in Switzerland, Germany and Austria. For money laundering reporting officers, regulatory rules may rule out an external mandate or require staff leasing.
Which model fits your need?
We recommend the right model for your need: staff leasing or freelancing, part-time or full-time, an individual or a team.