In a decision dated 18 April 2018, which was published on 4 May 2018 and is marked for inclusion in the official court reporter, the Swiss Supreme Court rejected a request by football club...

The Supreme Court held that employers are obliged to disclose employment contracts and other relevant documents relating to pay and working conditions to the 26 so-called 'cantonal tripartite commissions'.

The employee was repeatedly attested by his or her personal doctor a complete incapacity for work.

In its ruling of 26 June 2025 (4A_5/2025), the Swiss Federal Supreme Court confirmed its jurisprudence that if compensation for a post-contractual non-compete has been agreed...

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In many Swiss hospitals, mandatory labour laws are a 'dead letter': 52% of doctors do not adhere to the maximum weekly working time of 50 hours, which has been in force since 2005.

The case concerned an ambulance business (Business) operated by X (Employer) and its 26 employees.

Das Schweizer Bundesgericht untersucht die entscheidende Unterscheidung zwischen Arbeits- und Beratungsverhältnissen in einem Fall, der einen als „Beratungsvertrag“ bezeichneten Vertrag betrifft. Die Entscheidung legt wichtige Kriterien für die Beurteilung fest, ob eine Arbeitsbeziehung einen Arbeitsvertrag darstellt, wobei Faktoren wie Aufsichtsbefugnis, organisatorische Integration und wirtschaftliche Abhängigkeit im Vordergrund stehen.

In Art. 336c Abs. 1 OR werden die Umstände geregelt, unter denen die Arbeitgeberin dem Arbeitnehmer nicht rechtmässig kündigen kann. Hier eine kurze Übersicht.

Due to inflation, the Federal Council decided, on November 29, 2023, to adapt the Ordinance on the standard employment contract for domestic workers (the "Ordinance")...

Die Sommerzeit bringt nicht nur Ferien, sondern oft auch Diskussionen zwischen Arbeitgebenden und Arbeitnehmenden über Ferienansprüche. Dr. Urs Marti klärt die wichtigsten rechtlichen Regelungen rund um Ferienplanung, Feriensperren, Krankheit während der Ferien und den Umgang mit Ferienguthaben auf.

According to the latest reports from the Swiss authorities, postings from abroad to Switzerland are the most investigated and controlled in terms of compliance.

In our summer issue, we look at the latest developments and regulations relating to work and residence permits in selected European countries.

Switzerland is a democratic country with a population of almost 8 million people, located in the heart of Europe and comprised of 26 cantons, also known as districts, that operate utilizing three official languages...

An employer's notice to terminate employment is ineffective if it is given during a time (military service, illness or accident, pregnancy etc) when the loss of employment may be particularly critical for the employee ('improper time').

If employees become ill through no fault of their own and are therefore unable to work, they are still entitled to a wage.

Part 2: Clear Foundations For International Assignments – Getting It Right From The Start

Football, a sport that ignites passion worldwide, not only from a sports perspective but especially from a business standpoint, specifically in terms of player transfers.

The probation period marks the true start of a job – a chance to get to know each other in daily work. Used wisely, it helps prevent future conflicts and unnecessary costs.

In its decision dated 7 July 2025, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court addressed the requirements for an objection against a wrongful termination (Art. 336b CO).