Commercial LawFinanceFiscal LawLabour Law

Swiss VAT rates in 2024

9 January 2024
Did you already apply the new VAT rates ?  The necessary adaptations in the systems are often complex and require preparation. The entry into was forced on the 1st of January 2024, did you take the necessary measures? We recommend that an action plan is put in place to ensure that the transition is as smooth as possible and that the systems take into account the new rates as well as the…
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Employment ContractLabour Law

Labour Law: Resignation

11 December 2023
Labour Law: I wish to resign What are the terms and conditions? It is not unusual these days to want to resign. Labour law allows a lot of leeway for this procedure. Lawrence explains how to terminate your employment contract! Termination is a necessary step to…
Employment ContractLabour LawSalary

Bonus : 13th salary

4 December 2023
End of year is approaching, should you be entitled to a bonus or 13th salary? In Switzerland, there is no general regulation that obliges employers to pay a bonus or a thirteenth salary to their employees. However, some employment contracts or collective agreements…
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Lease law: My building has been undergoing renovation work for six months. They are making a terrible noise. What can I do?

6 June 2022
Are you suffering from the nuisance caused by the renovation of your building? What can you do as a tenant? We will explain it to you. You should know that the landlord has various duties towards his tenants. In particular, he must make sure that he does not cause them too much nuisance. In the event of work, the landlord must minimize them as much as possible.  When there is work to be done, the…
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Labour LawTermination

What is the effective date of termination?

6 June 2022
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?

6 June 2022
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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Labour LawSalary

Employment Law: My employer offered me a raise three months ago. Now he's telling me that he has to reconsider his decision. Is this legal?

6 June 2022
You received a raise, which your employer is now revoking. It is normal to find this unfair and to enquire about the legality of such an act.  The offer of a raise comes in three main forms: Contract amendment; The oral promise put into writing; The oral promise. In principle, the law dictates that any modification to the employee’s disadvantage can only be put into effect with his…
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