Law on ForeignersResidence permit

Permit and naturalization: I have been living in Switzerland for two years. Can I apply for family reunification for my wife and two children?

Do you hold a Swiss residence permit and would like your family, who is currently residing abroad, to join you? You will need to complete a family reunification procedure. Lawrence explains to you how to do it! As a Swiss resident, you can apply for family reunification, so that your relatives can also become Swiss residents, or in other words, receive a B permit.  Family members who have…
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Law on ForeignersNaturalization

Permits and Naturalization: All about applying for regular naturalization!

Do you want to become Swiss? In principle, you will have to apply for so-called “ordinary” naturalization. We explain everything you need to know! There are two types of conditions to be met in relation to residence and integration.  Ordinary naturalization is governed by the canton of residence. Applications are made to the Naturalization Sector of the Cantonal Population…
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Application for AsylumLaw on Foreigners

Comment déposer une demande d'asile ? 

 Les personnes concernées par une telle demande  Les personnes  qui sont menacées dans leur pays d’origine ou dans leur dernière résidence en raison de leur race, de leur religion, de leur nationalité, de leur appartenance à un groupe social ou de leurs opinions politiques peuvent obtenir le statut de réfugiés et déposer une demande. Attention toutefois, les…
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Labour LawTermination

What is the effective date of termination?

The principle In principle, the termination of an employment contract takes effect when the letter of termination is delivered by post to the addressee. However, the termination of the contractual relationship can be notified in different ways.  The case of the…
Labour LawSalary

Employment law: My employer did not pay my last salary. Should I continue to work for him?

According to the law, no!  In fact, the salary is an integral part of the contract, without which the worker is not obliged to carry out his activity. This is valid from the first day of delay. However, we recommend that you do not do this immediately. Start by informing your employer of the delay. This may simply be a mistake.  If your employer does not pay you, you can give him/her formal…
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