Swiss Employment Law - Refresher Course

Success factor

This practical, one-day seminar is aimed at experienced HR professionals and managers who already have some prior knowledge of Swiss employment law. It serves as a refresher with a clear focus on practical application. 
You will gain a thorough overview of the relevant topics in Swiss employment law, familiarize yourself with new legislation and case law, and practice applying theory to real-world scenarios using short case studies. 
It is particularly crucial for experienced HR managers to keep up to date with the latest legal developments, especially if they hold a managerial role. 

Key contents

The seminar covers the following topics, amongst others:

• Onboarding: what is permitted during the recruitment process?
• Employment contracts and employee handbook: how do you draft them correctly?
• Salary and bonuses: is the bonus due after giving notice? 
• Working hours: overtime vs. extra hours in practice
• Continued pay in the event of illness: medical certificates, insurance, etc.
• Protection periods and giving notice: plenty of practical exercises
• Offboarding: how to apply termination and mutual termination agreements in a legally compliant manner
• Reference letters: drafting them in accordance with the law

Your benefit

In this interactive seminar:

• You will refresh your knowledge of Swiss employment law
• You will be able to resolve minor cases independently 
• You will identify legal risks at an early stage 
• You will receive practical recommendations for your day-to-day HR work

Participants

• This seminar is aimed at: HR professionals, Managers with responsibility for staff 
• Maximum number of participants: 12