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Switzerland: Employer’s obligations under the Gender Equality Act

The principle of equality between men and women is laid down in the Gender Equality Act, in particular the right to equal pay for work of equal value, and must be respected by the employer throughout the employment relationship. The…
Posted on 20th March, 2023
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Switzerland: Checklist for employee bonus entitlement

Each year, employers and employees are confronted with the same question: Who is entitled to a bonus? This article will show you how to easily check bonus entitlements in your company under Swiss employment contract law. No previous legal knowledge…
Posted on 20th March, 2023
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Loyens & Loeff Zürich celebrates its 5 year Office Anniversary

With a history dating back over 100 years, Loyens & Loeff is the largest independent law and tax firm in continental Europe. It provides full-service legal and fiscal support to multinational organisations, financial institutions, investors and High Net-Worth Individuals. Loyens…
Posted on 13th July, 2022
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Termination costs for high earners in Switzerland: new flexibility for employers?

A recent ruling of the Swiss Federal Supreme court could allow employers in Switzerland greater flexibility in termination packages for some very high earning employees. Under Swiss law, a bonus which is part of an employee’s variable salary with the…
Posted on 3rd January, 2017
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