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L&E Global Employment Law Tracker Switzerland September 2026
The Corporate Group Trap: Parent Company Cannot Terminate a Subsidiary’s Employment Contract
In ruling 4A_625/2025 of 1 May 2026, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court ruled that a separation agreement concluded between a senior executive and the parent company of an international group was void in its entirety because the parent company was not the executive’s contractual employer. » Read More
Access Requests in Internal Investigations: Swiss Federal Supreme Court Clarifies the Limits of Employee Data Access
In decision 4A_504/2025 of 16 June 2026, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court clarified to what extent an employee may obtain access to an internal investigation report containing personal data. The judgment is particularly relevant for employers conducting workplace assessments and compliance reviews. It highlights that an employee’s statutory right of access is substantial, but does not amount to an unrestricted right to inspect an entire investigation report where disclosure would affect overriding interests of other employees. » Read More
L&E Global Employment Law Tracker Switzerland June 2026
Switzerland: When a “Consulting Agreement” Becomes an Employment Contract: Swiss Federal Supreme Court Confirms Contract Qualification
On 18 March 2026, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court issued its decision 4A_601/2025, upholding the rulings of the Labour Court of Meilen and the Cantonal Court of Zurich. The decision clarifies the criteria for distinguishing an employment contract from an independent contractor arrangement, with important implications for companies operating in the private equity sector and beyond.
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Switzerland: Dismissal Following a Contested Audit: Swiss Federal Supreme Court Confirms Non-Abusive Termination
On 31 March 2026, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court issued its decision 4A_102/2025 (in French), addressing the circumstances under which an ordinary dismissal following an external audit may constitute an abusive termination under Swiss employment law.
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L&E Global Emplyoment Law Tracker Switzerland December 2025
On 24 October 2025, the Swiss Federal Supreme Court published its decision BGE 4A_221/2025 upholding a ruling of the Cantonal Court of Lucerne and simultaneously clarifying key principles regarding employers’ salary-continuation obligations in case of work incapacity caused by (alcohol) addiction.
L&E Global Employment Law Tracker Switzerland November 2025
Due to the current Swiss labor market forecasts and the uncertainty arising from the newly introduced U.S. tariffs – particularly affecting Swiss export industries – the Federal Council decided on October 8, 2025, to temporarily extend the maximum duration of short-time work compensation from 18 months to 24 months.
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Proposed Federal Labour Law Reform on Workplace Sexual Harassment
09.21.2026, 14:05:06
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Comparison of the Forms of Representation Available to Employees in the Czech Republic
09.21.2026, 13:51:34
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Equal pay does not automatically mean top pay
09.21.2026, 13:46:07
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Compliance Investigations: Employees are entitled to information on personal data under the GDPR, not the entire compliance report
09.21.2026, 13:39:46
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Fatigue and drowsiness detection systems: Chilean Labour Directorate confirms their lawfulness and sets strict limits on the use of the data
09.21.2026, 13:31:28
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