In France, there are several organizations related to portage salarial: PEPS, FEPS, and Fedep’s. <\/p>\n\n
It’s easy to confuse these three acronyms, yet there are important differences between each organization. <\/p>\n\n
In this article, we\u2019ll explain the role, scope, and status of each organization to help you make a more informed choice.<\/p>\n\n
1. PEPS (Employment Professionals in the Portage Salarial Sector)<\/h2>\n\n
PEPS<\/a> has established itself as the leading employers\u2019 union representing the portage salarial sector in terms of the number of member companies, with approximately 400 umbrella companies as members. With a large majority\u2014representing more than 75% of the sector\u2014PEPS has the power to veto any agreements signed within the industry without its approval. <\/p>\n\n Founded in 2012, PEPS has a clear objective: to shape the future of the profession in close collaboration with government authorities and social partners.<\/p>\n\n It advocates for an ethical approach to portage salarial, placing compliance with professional regulations at the heart of its priorities. It was within this framework that PEPS negotiated and signed the collective bargaining agreement on portage salarial in 2017 with the social partners. <\/p>\n\n PEPS has also developed the \u201cPEPS Label\u201d<\/a> in partnership with AFNOR Certification<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n This certification is awarded to umbrella companies that meet strict standards regarding ethics, transparency, financial stability, and service quality. This certification is renewed every three years following an audit. <\/a><\/p>\n\n For freelance administration companies, this label brings real added value. Indeed, it is proof of their actions in terms of safety and support for ported employees. <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n The FEPS<\/a> is a minority employer organization. Founded in December 2015, it promotes a modern approach to portage salarial and represents more than 18,000 contractors and 88 portage companies, accounting for less than 25% of the industry. <\/p>\n\n Its mission is broad: it represents all companies involved in portage salarial throughout France and all professions practiced through this system. <\/p>\n\n By emphasizing adaptability and innovation, the FEPS strives to ensure that portage salarial remains a relevant and dynamic solution in an ever-changing professional world. It is also active outside of France, working to harmonize portage salarial practices at the European level. <\/p>\n\n In 2019, the FEPS askedAFNOR<\/a> to develop a voluntary standard for portage salarial. This standardization is a collaborative process aimed at ensuring service quality and fostering continuous improvement. <\/p>\n\n <\/p>\n\n Fedep’s<\/a> is a nonprofit association that advocates for users’ rights. Its members are primarily employees under an umbrella company arrangement, as well as client companies. <\/p>\n\n Fedep’s<\/a> has a wide range of services, from providing advice to analyzing employment agency cases, as well as offering support in the event of a dispute.<\/p>\n\n In addition to these fundamental missions, Fedep’s constantly monitors and promotes ethical practices within the sector, notably through labels and promotions. <\/p>\n\n Indeed, the association has set up the “Zero Hidden Costs” label<\/a> with the aim of detecting and stopping abuses in the freelance administration sector. The accounts of approved freelance administration companies are rigorously analysed by the financial auditors appointed by Fedep’s, who : <\/p>\n\n Fedep’s then controls the umbrella companies through increased surveillance.<\/p>\n\n It thus positions itself as an indispensable pillar for anyone who wants to successfully navigate the complex world of portage salarial.<\/p>\n\n Here is a comparison table of the three organizations: <\/p>\n\n2. The FEPS (Federation of Companies Specializing in Portage Salarial)<\/h2>\n\n
3. Fedep’s (Association des Utilisateurs du Portage Salarial)<\/h2>\n\n
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