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Yohann Ancele, representing EYYE Productions, has published a detailed reflection on the financial realities of legally employing intermittent dancers in France. He illustrates that providing a net payment of €400 to a dancer results in a total employer cost of €787.90. This figure does not include additional essential expenses such as payroll processing fees, accounting management charges necessary for compliance with Urssaf regulations, and various entrepreneurial taxes that are consistently incurred.

Ancele articulates that the proper, legal compensation of artists is a costly endeavor. He acknowledges a growing understanding as to why some entities might opt for illicit 'under the table' payments. Such illegal practices allow these non-compliant businesses to reduce their labor costs, thereby gaining an unfair competitive edge by offering their services at a lower price point. While unequivocally illegal, Ancele admits that this approach can appear strategically advantageous, particularly in the current economic climate. He extends a message of solidarity and courage to those businesses, like EYYE Productions, that commit to operating strictly within the confines of the law, highlighting that this adherence is crucial for the protection of both the employers and the artists themselves, despite the significant challenges it presents.