Maternity compensation in a nutshell
According to the Swiss Code of Obligations, women are entitled to maternity compensation for 14 weeks (98 days) from the…
Author: Liam Pichler
Do I have to register my babysitter with the AHV?
Most of us will have carried out small jobs for relatives, friends and neighbours in return for a minor payment…
Simplified versus ordinary billing procedure
Do you employ a nanny, cleaner or carer of the elderly in your household? In doing so, you agree to…
Hiring an au pair in Switzerland: All you need to know
Au pairs relieve families in their often stressful everyday lives and promote cultural exchange. We explain all you need to…
Everything under control thanks to the exit checklist
Have you terminated your employer-employee relationship? When your employee leaves your household, you as an employer have to fulfill certain…
Work certificate for your domestic help in a few minutes
If your domestic help asks you for a work certificate, many questions may arise. What must it contain? How do…
Register a cleaner with the OASI: What you need to know
This is what it's all about Domestic workers are subject to Old-age and survivor's insurance (OASI) from the first minute…
How to employ a nanny in Switzerland?
Employing a nanny in Switzerland is becoming an increasingly popular option of private child care for families. This applies for…
What is a fair wage for a nanny?
For parents, finding a trustworthy nanny for childcare is an important issue. Those who have already found such a person…
13 key points to include in an employment contract for your cleaner
Without an employment contract key aspects of your employment relationship remain undefined. We outline 13 significant points which must be…