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Article L7121-4 of the French Labour Code

The presumption of the existence of a contract of employment subsists regardless of the method and amount of remuneration, or the classification given to the contract by the parties.

This presumption applies even if it is proven that the artist retains the freedom to express his art, that he owns all or part of the equipment used or that he himself employs one or more people to assist him, provided that he participates personally in the performance.

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Article L7121-4

La présomption de l’existence d’un contrat de travail subsiste quels que soient le mode et le montant de la rémunération, ainsi que la qualification donnée au contrat par les parties.

Cette présomption subsiste même s’il est prouvé que l’artiste conserve la liberté d’expression de son art, qu’il est propriétaire de tout ou partie du matériel utilisé ou qu’il emploie lui-même une ou plusieurs personnes pour le seconder, dès lors qu’il participe personnellement au spectacle.

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