Intermittents du Spectacle: a special status

The status of “intermittent du spectacle” is unique, offering invaluable flexibility to professionals in the artistic and cultural sector. This status mainly concerns artists and technicians who alternate between periods of work and inactivity. But what exactly does this mean?

Which professions are covered by the intermittent entertainment status?

Intermittents du spectacle are professionals who work discontinuously, often on short-term projects. Which professions are covered by this status?

• Artists: actors, musicians, dancers, singers, etc.
• Technicians: sound engineers, lighting technicians, stage managers, editors, etc.
• Others: make-up artists, costume designers, set designers, etc.

What are the conditions for hiring a casual entertainment worker?

There are several administrative steps involved in hiring an intermittent performer. What are these steps?

• Déclaration Préalable à l’Embauche (DPAE): This declaration must be made to URSSAF no later than eight days prior to hiring.
• Employment contract: A written contract is mandatory. It may be a Contrat à Durée Déterminée d’Usage (CDDU) or, more rarely, a Contrat à Durée Indéterminée (CDI) for permanent technical positions.
• Attestation Employeur Mensuelle (AEM): Each month, the employer must submit an AEM to Pôle Emploi, detailing periods worked and remuneration paid.
• Congés Spectacles: Intermittent workers also benefit from specific paid leave entitlements, managed by the Caisse des Congés Spectacles.

How do unemployment benefits work for intermittent workers in the entertainment industry?

Intermittent workers in the entertainment industry benefit from a specific unemployment insurance scheme, managed by Pôle Emploi. What are the conditions for entitlement?

• To have worked a certain number of hours (507 hours) over a reference period (12 months for artists, 10 months for technicians).
• Be registered as a job seeker and actively seeking work.

Benefits are calculated on the basis of income received and periods worked. They compensate for periods of inactivity between two contracts.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of intermittent employment?

The status of intermittent performer is essential to the dynamism of the artistic and cultural sector.

Although it presents administrative challenges and precariousness, it enables artists and technicians to adapt to the fluctuating needs of productions. For employers, mastering this status is crucial to attracting and retaining talent, while complying with legal obligations.