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 formally end the obligations between an employee and his employer.
Your contract of unlimited duration:
Resignation can be done orally or in writing, at your choice, unless the employment…
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…
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…
Employment Law: Am I required to pay wages during the leave period if my employee works on demand?
6 June 2022
Upon termination of an employment contract, a period of leave is usually set. This allows both parties to organize themselves, while at the same time enjoying the security of a salary on the employee’s side.
What about employees working on call, such as a cleaning lady for example? Will the employer have to pay them a salary during the leave period, even if they do not come to…
Employment law: I've just been fired. What should I do if I consider this dismissal to be unfair?
6 June 2022
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…
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…
Minimum and average wages in Switzerland
6 June 2022
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 particular through collective labour agreements (CLA). However, it should be noted that only a few cantons have a minimum wage.
Every woman who is active in the professional word is entitled to a salary during pregnancy and after childbirth for the duration of her maternity leave.
But who, between the employer and the insurer, is responsible for paying the salary during this time?
A first…
Whether you are planning a pregnancy or are expecting a child, it is normal to ask yourself what leave you are entitled to as a future mother.
Can I stay at home before the birth?
In principle, a pregnant woman must work until the end of the pregnancy. However, she can go on…
Until 1 January 2021, no Swiss law grants paternity leave to young fathers after the birth of their child.
In the private sector, however, the employer is required to give time off for family events. Young fathers can thus benefit from an average of 1 to 2 days of leave following the birth of their child. The terms and conditions are usually set out in the employment contract.
Some public and…