I've left my job as a manager in a service company. A number of clients terminated their contracts with this company to follow me into my own business. Some colleagues from my former team have also spontaneously joined me. My former employer is now accusing me of unfair competition and is seeking compensation. Can they? L,...
I'm planning to lend some property developer friends some of my savings to maximise their returns. They've offered to do me a favour by signing a "part loan", but I have no idea what that entails. Can you give me some advice? D., Chêne-Bourg The partial loan is indeed a financial tool...
As someone who has been involved in small property deals for many years, I was approached by an acquaintance to take part in a truly original project in collaboration with other entrepreneurs. To carry out this joint venture, my contacts are talking about joining forces in the form of a consortium. What does this mean in legal terms, and what consequences might it have?
Making chocolate, without being a chocolate maker... " I'd like to start making chocolate. I have no problem setting up a business. What about any constraints on the actual manufacture of the chocolate and the label? Vanessa, Onex The matter is essentially governed by two ordinances issued by the Federal Department of Home Affairs, namely the Ordinance on the...
A partner can't leave a simple company just like that "We're three friends and we've decided to sell crêpes and waffles at public events. We haven't yet taken the necessary steps to register our business or sign a contract with each other. There were no problems until...
Company takeover: employee rights "My company has just been taken over by another company. As my contract is open-ended, what will happen to my bonus, overtime and salary conditions with my previous employer?" Valérie, Givrins What is commonly known as a company takeover is in fact a case of...
The Commercial Register " We often hear about the Commercial Register and the companies that are registered there. But what exactly is it and how does it work? Gérard, Carouge The Commercial Register compiles the necessary information on companies and businesses set up in Switzerland; it enables the identification of...
What should the minutes contain? "I understand that the minutes should reflect what was said and proposed at a meeting. But I'm not happy with the way the minutes are kept at our meetings because they don't accurately reflect what I said and they don't always mention the type of majority obtained....
Can she take the equipment? "I run a business as a general partnership. My partner has told me that she wants to leave and take half the equipment. Does she have the right to do this, given that I'll be continuing to run the business on my own and therefore need the equipment? Anne, Versoix The company...
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