PeterC

Thank you Panda and NormanH. I think the quote ce sera l’examen des faits par le juge probably reflects the 'precarity' of my situation vis a vis any de facto contractual relation being recognised. But, if I lose the job it would probably be worth a punt. Thanks again for your advice.

[quote user="NormanH"]Normally your rights  depend on your contract and the 'convention collective' that it comes into. Have they given you several short-term contracts? Or just called you in as a freelance? Again, what is your régime for tax purposes? Travailleur indépendent? Micro-Bic? If you haven't got a contract I don't know... [/quote] Thanks for the reply. No, I have no contract. I think in UK after this time I would have a de facto contract, but I don't know... Like I said, I am a freelancer with a SIRET, Travailleur indépendent Micro-BNC, but the regularity of the work and the fact it is really a part-time job makes me think I should be covered by some kine of contract.

Hi, I wonder if anyone can help me with some information I have a SIRET number and work freelance, but, for 20 months I have been working for company X. They pay me, on average, approximately, 500 euros a month, and have done so, continuously for this period. It suits them, I think to have a Brit like me working on such a casual basis as they do not face the obligations taking on a French worker would entail. Thing is, what with the recession etc, I have come to rely on this money and, what seems like, a regular part-time job. If I lose it for any reason I am sunk. So, does anyone know if I have any rights under French Law. Any replys would be gratefully received.

An email! Excellent advice. Which I have taken. I never had much joy in the UK writing emails to the Council, etc, so never thought of doing this in France, but I'm sure things have changed in the past 5 years. Thanks everyone and have a nice day!

Thank you everyone, for your kind advice. Maybe I shouldn't have included a lot of figures, as my first question is very simple. Do Employers send their Charges Patronales directly to l'Impots, so that the sum on your payslip that concerns you directly is just Salarie Brut - Personal Cotisiations? ( You go at the end of the year to the Hotel des Impots and make up the difference. ) I will go to the Tax Office, its just finding the time. Nice forum, though. Hope I can contribute a bit.  

[quote user="spg"] Thanks for that and welcome to the forum - so, do you have a question that needs answering ... or a point of information you want to share with us ... or ... Sue [:)] [/quote]   Hi, Sue, I tried to post a smiley, but posted by mistake.   Full question in edited post.

First off, congratualtions on the excellent forum and thank you for letting me join[:)] I am an English Teacher in Paris, currently on a Micro BNC, trying to complete 2007 Tax form. I understand I must declare the money I made working for 2 Language Schools last year. But, this is my problem. With one of the Bulletin de Paie, I can understand, the other I can't. For the period, the School gave me a Salarie Brut figure of 6385euros; and deducted from that Charges Salaries of 1418euros and Charges Patronales of 2776euros; from that they arrived at a figure Net Imposable of 5148euros. I have only ever received 2500euros ( approx ) in my hands. It seems to me, reading the Bulletin from the other school, they have made a mistake, deliberately or otherwise and deducted Charges Patronales from my Salaire Brut; giving an Net Imposable figure closer to the sum I should have received. How to I stand, legally, trying to claim this back? For my May Tax Declaration, should I declare the sum they say I received or the sum I have actually received. Also, they made me sign a Pour Tout Compte declaration for the final month; but, as I understand it, this only exonerates them for the final month's money detailed on the same form. For all advice received I would be extremely grateful, as I feel a bit lost[:)] thanks again   PeterC