Termination of employment: protected? "On 1 February 2017, I hired a kitchen assistant. Since 5 May 2017, he has been off work following an accident (which occurred outside his working hours). When do I have the right to terminate his contract? Simone, Geneva The Swiss Code of Obligations (CO)...
Termination of lease with spouse's agreement "I read your contribution last week on the form of termination of a lease. I have been married for 4 years and entered into a lease in my name over 10 years ago. I currently live in this flat with...
I've been renting a flat in Geneva for 17 years, where I live with my 25-year-old son. I want to move out soon for personal reasons, but my son has indicated that he wants to stay in the flat. I'd like to know whether my son will be able to...
Apportionment of heating costs " As a tenant in a building in Les Pâquis, the Régie refuses to send me the heating bills for my neighbours. Does it have the right to refuse to give them to me because the distribution of heating costs seems fanciful to me and I'd like to be able to check it? Francis, Geneva
Renovation: entitlement to a rent reduction? "The front of my building is about to be renovated. I live on the ground floor with a small garden. A quarter of the small garden is already "occupied" by scaffolding, which reduces daylight. When the facade renovation starts, the noise will be constant and...
Renouncing a share of an inheritance "As my wife has only one son, whereas I have three children, five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren from my first marriage, we have agreed that, in view of her wealth, she should renounce her legal share of my estate. Does she have to mention her agreement in my will and initial it?" David,...
Contested work regulations "I've been working for a cleaning company for almost 5 years and today my employer decided to amend the work regulations, which set out in particular the terms and conditions of working hours. All the employees are obliged to sign the new regulations, failing which the employer has already...
Refusal of self-employed status "I've been a property broker in Geneva for several years and would like to become self-employed. I sent my compensation fund all my email exchanges with my clients (real estate agents, owners and buyers) to prove my activity. The fund refused my application, told me that I had to have independent premises...
He refuses to divorce "I have asked my husband to leave the marital home but he does not agree. I want to start divorce proceedings, but my husband also refuses. What are my rights and the consequences of his attitude? What can I do? Delphine, Geneva According to art. 172 of the...
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