Freelance administration

Is the freelance administration method legal?

Yes. Its utility was officially recognised by law dated 25/06/2008 on the Modernisation of the Employment Market, No. 2008-596. It is defined in article L.1251-64 of the new labour code.

What are the criteria for choosing a freelance administration company?

There are 5 main quality criteria to take into account when choosing a freelance administration company:

• the age of the company,
• the date on which your wage is paid,
• service quality, clearness and rapidity of answers, advisors’ proficiency,
• the management fee applied (be careful of extra costs),
• ease of keeping track of your activity breakdown.

Can I take on an assignment if I get unemployment benefit?

Yes. You then have to declare this activity to the ASSEDIC. If it doesn't exceed 110 hours and 70% of your previous salary, you can receive complementary allowance for the month. If you exceed one of the two thresholds stated above, you will not receive any allowance for the month in question, but your rights will be carried over.

Can I take on an assignment if I’m retired?

For retired people who come under the general regime or the regime of agricultural employees, whose pension took effect after 2003, it is possible to take up a professional activity, as long as you do not exceed an income threshold. In addition, you have to wait six months from settlement of your retirement before being able to go back to work for your previous employer.

The CRAM and your complementary retirement fund will be able to help you define this threshold.

MISSIONS-CADRES and you

How much are your management fees?

MISSIONS-CADRES does not charge any incoming or outgoing fee. The basic rate is 10% of turnover, but this is on a downwards sliding scale: 8% from 15,779 to 63,117 euros, 6% above that.

Will I have a personal contact person at MISSIONS-CADRES?

Yes. If this person is absent or unavailable, another person will be apt to answer you.

Do I have to pay to register?

No.

Do you help your independent employees to develop their clientele?

Yes. MISSIONS-CADRES helps its employees by giving advice and through vocational training.

Can I meet other professionals via your network?

Yes, at your request, we can send you the contact information of other employees in the same field of activity so that you can exchange information and experiences.

How can I stay abreast of your news?

On our site, in the News section, and at information sessions organised for new employees.

Invoicing, salary

When will my wage be paid?

The wage is paid on the last day of every month, then the 3rd, the 5th and the 8th. This all depends on the invoicing elements that you send us.

Do I have to wait for the customer to pay before getting paid myself?

If your customer is in France, no. Wage is calculated depending on what you invoice. If your customer is abroad, yes. Wage is established after the month’s payments have been received.

How do you reimburse expenses?

Based on original proofs and actual trips, within a reasonable limit in relation to turnover, i.e. around 10% of turnover.

How can I know the details of my account?

Every month, you will receive a breakdown of your activity, including invoices made, your expenses and your salary.

What happens if I don't work one month?

As your wage is directly linked to your turnover, if you do not make anything one month, you will not receive a pay slip.

MISSIONS-CADRES and your customers

Are you in contact with my customer?

MISSIONS-CADRES contacts your customer at two moments only:

• at the start of the assignment, when signing the services contract,
• in the event of unpaid invoices, to recover sums outstanding. The rest of the time, MISSIONS-CADRES has no contact with your customer. Your customer is yours, and we guarantee discretion.

How do we sign the contract with my customer?

The contract is drawn up in three copies by your company or by you, based on the model supplied by MISSIONS-CADRES. The copies, signed by the three parties, are sent to the other two parties by the one who signed last.

Welfare

How am I covered in the event of sickness or maternity?

As an employee, you enjoy all the standard social benefits, calculated according to your last 3 months' pay slips.

How do I contribute to my retirement?

As an employee, you contribute:

• to the general Social Security regime for basic retirement,
• to Médéric for complementary retirement.

Am I covered if I have an accident on the way to a customer’s or on site?

Yes, this is defined as a work accident. You have to inform us as quickly as possible so that we can declare the accident within 48 hours to Social Security.

Personal development

Can I benefit from vocational training?

Yes, after one year with us, you will have clocked up DIF hours (right for individual training) that you can use as of 1 January the following year. Make your request in advance.

What help do you provide if I want to acquire property?

You can benefit from the 1% loan: advice, help in choosing a bank, loan of down payment, loan for home improvements, etc.