What should and should not be included in a job reference?
Inadequate performance or personal differences in the workplace can lead to dismissal. Nevertheless, even in such cases, the employees concerned are entitled to a fair reference. In this blog, we would like to show you what does and does not belong in a reference.
Debt should not mean the end – A second chance for those affected
In Switzerland, debt is often a permanent burden. But this could now change – thanks to the introduction of residual debt discharge.
Now also on duty as an on-call defence lawyer!
We are very pleased that Mr Yasin Cetin will be a member of the Association Pikett Strafverteidigung Luzern from 1 January 2025.
Mediation in separation and divorce
From October 2024, Ms Elvira Falck will be offering mediation services at the Pilatushof law firm. She has successfully completed the Bern University of Applied Sciences Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Fundamentals of Mediation and will begin the Bern University of Applied Sciences Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Family Mediation. She is already available for mediations, especially family mediations.
Reinforcement in Lucerne!
From September 2024, we are pleased to welcome Ms Zinarin Nergiz to the secretarial team at the Pilatushof law firm.
How long do I have to pay child support?
The maintenance obligation towards children generally ends when the children reach the age of majority, i.e. 18 years of age (Art. 277 Para. 1 ZGB). However, there is an exception to this rule: if your child has not yet completed their first full education by the time they turn 18, the maintenance obligation continues to apply in accordance with Art. 277 Para. 2 ZGB until the child has completed their education.
Reinforcement in Lucerne!
From July 2024, Ms. Samira Andreozzi will join the secretarial team of the Pilatushof law firm.
New membership!
We are pleased to be a member of LAWROPE – International Group of Lawyers since January 2024. The network of 18 law firms from 16 different countries with representatives throughout Europe, North and South America is an enrichment for our law firm and allows us to solve cross-border legal issues in a client-centred and professional manner.
Happy New Year!
Every year, the night sky lights up in bright colours on New Year’s Eve and fireworks go off all over the world. However, setting off fireworks is not always permitted and – if done incorrectly – can go very wrong.
New addition!
As of December 2023, Ms Julia Manetsch will join the Pilatushof law firm team. With her friendly and upbeat manner, she will be an ideal addition to the team. Welcome – we look forward to welcoming you!