Termination of the employment contract during the blocking period
Art. 336c para. 1 CO regulates the circumstances under which the employer cannot lawfully dismiss the employee. Here is a brief overview.
“A staff member approached me with allegations of bullying against other staff members. I want to take these allegations seriously. How can I proceed as an employer? What is the legal situation in such a case?”
Bullying in the workplace is becoming more and more common. As this is difficult to prove and the victim bears the burden of proof, it often goes undetected. But what can victims of workplace bullying do about it?
My child is sick. Am I entitled to free days?
Children need their parents – especially when they are sick and need care. But today very often, both parents work and cannot simply stay away from work. What applies if your own child is sick in bed?
Am I entitled to a wage during my holidays, or can the employer integrate my holiday pay directly into my total wage?
The Code of Obligations regulates whether and under what conditions holiday pay can be integrated into the total wage.
Staff leasing: Who is my employer?
Both personnel leasing and private employment agencies are regulated by the Employment Agencies Act (AVG), which is intended to protect jobseekers and leased employees.
Termination without notice
I am the manager of an SME. At the moment, the work situation with one of our employees is very difficult. When and under what conditions is a termination without notice possible?
Do I have to pay the broker the commission?
I had commissioned an estate agent to sell a flat. As there was no success, I placed advertisements myself. With success. The buyer had previously requested sales documentation from the estate agent. The contract stated that the commission was also owed if a client “worked on” by the estate agent was the buyer.
Data protection in the workplace: What must the employer observe?
On 25 September 2020, the Swiss National Council and Council of States approved the final text of the new Data Protection Act (DPA). With the total revision, the DPA will be adapted to the rapidly changing technological and social conditions. This will strengthen the self-determination of individuals with regard to their personal data.
4 tips for drawing up an employment contract
Once the desired employee has been found, an employment contract must be drawn up. Although the employment contract is regulated by the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR), many SMEs face questions when drafting an employment contract. Here are important points that employers should bear in mind.