Are you expecting?
As a young working woman, you need to know how to deal with your employer. Is there an obligation to announce the pregnancy? and if so, when?
First of all, you should know that a pregnant woman is protected against dismissal throughout her pregnancy and during 16 weeks after giving birth (a total period of about 56 weeks!). This applies whether the pregnancy announcement was…
Do you doubt the validity of your future employment contract and consider certain terms to be abusive? This article helps you to determine whether your contract is abusive and explains how to act!
Swiss law does not indicate any specific clauses that make an employment…
Do you wish to ask your employer, for whom you have been working for several years already, for more holidays? This article explains what you can do.
The law provides for a minimum of 4 weeks holiday for every worker, 5 if he or she is under 20 years of age. This is…
Do you need legal assistance in Switzerland? We explain how to proceed.
This article contains our general tips for finding a lawyer.
It is important to check the specialization of the lawyer you wish to apply for. Does his or her area of expertise apply to your case?
A lawyer who excels in the field of banking law will not necessarily be able to guarantee the success of your divorce.
If you do…
Do you need legal assistance in Lausanne? We explain how to proceed.
This article contains our general advice on how to find a lawyer.
It is important to check the specialization of the lawyer you wish to retain. Does his or her area of expertise apply to your case?
A…
Do you need legal assistance in Geneva? We explain how to proceed.
This article contains our general advice on how to find a lawyer.
It is important to check the specialization of the lawyer you wish to request. Does his or her area of expertise apply to your case?
A…
Dealing with a legal issue can happen to anyone! After all, the law is all around us. No one is immune to litigation and it is normal to feel lost when faced with such a situation. This Lawrence guide explains how to proceed.
Stay calm!
Anger and threats can only make your situation worse. Don’t make hasty or impulsive decisions and take the time to prepare your next steps.
The…
General
Equality between women and men is enshrined in both cantonal and federal law. Art. 8 para. 3 of the 1999 Swiss Federal Constitution provides, inter alia, that:
“Men and women are equal in law. The law shall provide for de jure and de facto…
Do you have a legal problem and wish to seek advice from a specialist? You don’t know who to trust? This article is intended to shed some light on the subject.
Who can you turn to for advice?
There are various channels of information related to legal advice. Access to…
General enquiries: Is a phone consultation with a lawyer sufficient to solve my problem?
6 June 2022
Access to legal assistance is getting easier and easier these days. You can find a lawyer in just a few clicks, or you can call him or her for a flat fee, as Lawrence’s services offer.
Is such assistance sufficient to solve a legal problem? We answer that here.
We have to be realistic: the purpose of a telephone consultation will not necessarily be the immediate resolution of a problem…