Notes from practice
Short articles for consultants and freelancers navigating classification questions in Germany.
Reading control signals without jumping to labels
How to collect direction and dependence facts before you argue for a status outcome.
When contract language and day-to-day practice diverge
Protective clauses that collapse when the calendar and chat logs tell another story.
Talking about single-client dependence without panic
Income concentration is a signal — not an automatic verdict. Here is how we teach the conversation.
Preparing a status brief your counsel will actually use
A document shape that saves hours when you escalate a classification question.