When to call for an arbitrator? Under Swiss law, arbitration is an alternative procedure to the state court for resolving disputes between parties. If you are considering using arbitration to resolve a dispute, here are some situations in which you might use an arbitrator: Commercial contracts: Arbitration is often used to resolve commercial disputes, such as disputes between businesses or…

Unemployment for foreign nationals: everything you need to know Foreign nationals working in Switzerland are entitled to unemployment benefits, provided they meet certain conditions. Here are the main features of unemployment for foreign nationals in Switzerland: To be entitled to unemployment benefits in Switzerland, foreign nationals must be in possession of a valid work permit. Foreign…

What about the AHV if I leave Switzerland permanently ? The Old Age and Surviving dependents Insurance (“AHV”) is a compulsory social insurance scheme in Switzerland which provides an old age pension and a survivors’ pension to people who have paid contributions during their working life. When a person leaves Switzerland permanently, he or she can claim back the contributions…

Refugee status in Switzerland Switzerland has been hosting refugees for several decades and has a well-established refugee protection system. According to Swiss law, a refugee is a person who has a well-founded fear of persecution in his or her home country on account of race, religion, nationality, membership of a particular social group or political opinion, and who is unable or unwilling to…