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Bonus : 13th salary

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 may provide for the payment of such a bonus. In this case, the employer is obliged to pay it in accordance with the terms of…
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Employment law: I've just been fired. What should I do if I consider this dismissal to be unfair?

You have been dismissed and consider it unjustified and abusive? Lawrence explains how to enforce your rights! Be aware that the law protects you in the event of unfair dismissal. However, you must carefully complete the procedure and not exceed the time limits imposed to benefit from it.  A dismissal is said to be “unfair” if it corresponds to the reasons described in Article 336 of…
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Minimum and average wages in Switzerland

The minimum wage The Swiss minimum wage, also known as the “Swiss smic”, has been the subject of debate for many years.  In Switzerland, there are several minimum wages. Indeed, these can be provided for by the cantons or by certain sectors in…