The famous "not seen, not taken" principle I'm following up on your column published on 9 April 2018 in which you explained that it's forbidden to cross a white line and that's even with the aim of overtaking a bike. The road from Vich to Begnins has a two-kilometre climb that includes a white...
Tenant's rights in the face of wear and tear "I've been renting the same flat for nearly 10 years, and I've rented it with a fully equipped kitchen, including a fridge and a cooker. If, due to wear and tear, the equipment in my kitchen stops working, who is supposed to replace it? The tenant or...
The right of dwelling is recommended here "When I reach the age where I can leave for the sun, I intend to give my son and his young pregnant wife the right to live in the villa I own... Is it necessary to draw up a lease? How can I be sure that I will be able to recover my property if they unfortunately have to separate...
The accumulation of periods of protection in employment law "Like the employee of the lady who wrote to you last week, I was ill for a long time and, after a month's wait, my employer gave me my notice. Once I'd recovered, I came back to serve my notice, but now I've had an accident...
The tenancy agreement in succession " My mother has just died and I'm the sole heir. I'd like to keep her lease. But since she had a debt of 5,000 francs, I don't want to accept her succession. My question is: how do I go about refusing the succession? If I refuse the succession, can I still...
Short-time working in COVID-19 " My employer has put me on short-time working. How does this work? Does he have to ask my opinion? If I refuse, do I then get 100% of my salary? Thank you for your reply. "Arnaud, Geneva In this period of health crisis, many companies are...
Unemployment in Switzerland Unemployment insurance in Switzerland is governed primarily by the Federal Law on Compulsory Unemployment Insurance and Compensation in the Event of Insolvency (LACI) and by the Ordinance on Compulsory Unemployment Insurance and Compensation in the Event of Insolvency (OACI).Article 2(1) of the LACI makes it compulsory for employees who are insured...
The neighbour's dog bit my son " My son was bitten by the neighbour's dog while he was playing on the pavement. The dog's owner doesn't seem to realise the seriousness of this act and I'd like to know what I should do to avert such a danger for the children of the...
Does the employment certificate really have to mention everything? Under article 330a of the Swiss Code of Obligations (CO), an employee may request a certificate from his employer at any time, stating the nature and duration of the employment relationship, as well as the quality of his work and his conduct. The law does not...
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