Swiss Labor Law

 

Christiane Morel is judicial Counselor for Geneva Labor Court.

Information and explanation of Swiss Labor Rights and Work Relations

We can give you information about :

  • employer/employee rights and obligations according to Swiss local and state (municipal and cantonal) labor laws
  • the rundown of the Swiss legal system and processes related to Labor Law and Social Insurances


Conception and analysis of legal documents

We assiste you :

  • for all analysis, interpretation and adaptation of work contracts and company policy concerning: Short/long term employment contracts, salary, benefits/bonus, vacation days, list of responsibilities/job duties and exclusivity clauses
  • to itemize, categorize and analyze the Social Insurances applicable to the work contract: Social security (AVS), Disability (AI), Unemployment, Accident and/or Loss of Income due to sickness insurance, Retirement (LPP)

Conflict Prevention and Conflict Management

We support you in :

  • Employer/Employee legal consultation and support in case of ‘Fire/Sack’ situations, including all correspondence - Letters of: termination (and justification), resignation, work contract agreement, as well as letters to responsible authorities in case of collective ‘fire/sack and redundancy/layoff’ situations
  • Conflict management by reconciliation, negotiation, or mediation between parties
  • Negotiation of departure between the two parties: Terms of departure, compensation, work reference letter
  • Case of legal litigation, assistance and representation by a lawyer specialized in Swiss Labor Law