What form of work do you prefer? Types of employment contracts.

We have prepared a summary in a nutshell for you redarding different types of contracts. We have discussed their advantages and disadvantages and the rights you have when you decide to work on a contract of mandate or an internship contract. Read about what it’s like to work on different types of contracts and decide which suits you best. At last, all the useful knowledge in one place on the internet. Enjoy!

Contract of mandate

Purpose: Dilligent execution of an assignment entrusted by the mandator (with no responsibility for the effect and consequences) for which we are compensated.

Place: Freedom to choose the place of work. Depending on the type of mandate, it may not be necessary to carry it out in a single place indicated by the mandator.

Time: The mandated party is free to determine the time frame in which they will carry out the work.

Legal basis: Civil Code.

The employer breaks the provisions of the contract: the mandated party has the right to pursue their contractual claims in a court of general jurisdiction.

Labour court: The labour court does not have jurisdiction here, with the exception of a lawsuit to establish the existence of an employment relationship before the labour court. Such a lawsuit is not subject to any fee.

Remuneration: Hourly, gross (stated before the deduction of mandatory fees and taxes)

Advantages: Contractual activities do not have to be performed at a specific place or time, nor does the mandated party have to perform the activities personally; they may delegate them to another person.

Termination of the contract: A contract of mandate can be terminated from one day to the next, which means that the contract is terminated with immediate effect. Unless a notice period is specified in the contract.
Termination can be communicated to the mandator in writing or verbally – it is important to make it clear that you are terminating the contract and no longer wish to perform the work.

Remember, a contract of mandate or a contract for performance of a specific task are not included in your job seniority!

Fees that the employer must cover: When a contract of mandate is the employee’s only claim to insurance, the employer must pay fees for:

• disability insurance,
• pension,
• accident insurance (only if the work is carried out on the employer’s premises),
• health insurance.

Important: If you are a student under the age of 26; your employer is only exempt from paying the fees if the mandated party is a student under the age of 26 who is already insured by their school, university, parent or guardian.