An employment certificate after the fact? "I've asked my former boss for an employment certificate, but he's refused on the grounds that the employment relationship ended just over a year ago. What do I have to do to get it? Alex, Carouge. The law on...
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...
A tradesman is charging me HGV tax. Is this fair? I recently had some major work carried out on my property. When the work was finished, I received an invoice that included a supplement called "taxe R.P.L.P" (HGV tax). I don't understand what this tax is, and I'd like to know if it's legal. C. Geneva The tax...
Can an apprentice work at night? My 15-year-old daughter has just started an apprenticeship as a baker. I was quite surprised to learn that her boss is asking her to work at least one Sunday a month, and perhaps even late into the night on certain evenings, depending on special orders placed in the shop, which...
Can a purchase be returned and refunded? "I bought a gift for a friend that turned out not to be what she expected. When I tried to take it back to the shop where it came from, they refused to refund me. Two disappointments in a row, that's a lot... Aren't shops legally obliged to...
Voluntary guardianship: what are the conditions? "In view of his disastrous way of managing his administrative obligations, my uncle wants to submit to voluntary guardianship. Can you tell me under what conditions he could benefit from this measure? Cédric Article 390 of the Civil Code authorises voluntary guardianship, at the request of...
I'm worried about the future of one of my two adult sons, who is struggling to complete vocational training, doesn't work and spends all his money thoughtlessly. If I were to die, he would inherit a modest sum of money. Is it possible to make provision in the will...
Electric scooter or skateboard? My 15-year-old son insists that I buy him an electric scooter, but I think it's dangerous unless he can ride on pavements, but I don't know if that's allowed. So I'd rather buy him an electric skateboard like the ones you see on...
Too many people for one lift " I live in a 12-storey building served by two lifts. The main lift has been out of order for two months. As a result, the other lift is overloaded and there are long waits at peak times. Can I ask for a temporary rent reduction? M., Geneva As part of...
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