23 juin 2026
2pm - 5pm (GMT)
Virtual
Switzerland is chosen by many multinational companies as a base for their European or global cross-border business activities, largely because of its advantageous investment climate. Swiss employment law is known as being more liberal than other adjacent jurisdictions. While the fundamental principle of contractual freedom is predominant, it is still important to understand the statutory minimal standard and the social protection mechanisms provided by Swiss law.
Programme
DAY ONE
Background
– sources of employment law
– cultural differences in inter-personal relations and contract drafting
– Swiss corporate structure and its impact
– trader unions and employers’ associations
– claims and the Employment Court
Getting started
– recruitment issues: interviews, probation and references
– key terms in contracts of employment
– typical benefits
DAY TWO
Day-to-day employee management
– equal treatment and discrimination
– managing under-performance
– discipline and grievance
Termination of employment
– general principles relevant to dismissals
– special dismissal protection
– mass dismissals
– termination by agreement
Who should attend
This course is relevant to international HR managers and directors with responsibility for employees in Switzerland. It will also be useful to managers and directors who anticipate entering the Swiss market and who need to be aware of their responsibilities to their people.