Switzerland’s New Federal Act on Data Protection
The time has come: The newly revised Federal Act on Data Protection adopted in September 2020, has come into force. What exactly has changed? Why has this changed? And how exactly will this affect your company? On September 1st 2023, the revised Federal Act on Data Protection (nFADP) as well as the new Data […]
Labour Law: How To Draw Up An Employment Contract
Labour Law: What Do I Need To Regulate In A Contract? In general, Switzerland guarantees freedom of contract. This means that all contracts can be concluded orally unless the legislator or the legislature stipulates otherwise. There are no special formal requirements for an employment contract, which is why it may be concluded orally. However, it […]
Intellectual Property: Protect Your Ideas From The Start
Intellectual property rights are becoming ever more important and are among the central topics that founders need to get to grips with from the off. What Property Rights Are There? The role of intellectual property law is to offer efficient protection. Goods and services have different characteristics and ca be protected by different property rights. […]
Labour Law: How To Hire Your First Employees
You have found your first suitable employee and have negotiated the most important conditions for the employment relationship. Now it is time for administrative work and dealing with the authorities. It is best to proceed in the following order: Draw up a written employment contract Obtain work permit if necessary Take out employee benefits Integration […]
