You would like to employ a foreign domestic help? These are the requirements.
A foreign domestic helper from one of the 27 EU or one of the four EFTA states may in principle…
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My domestic help is sick, do I still have to pay his/her wages?
Yes! Employers are obliged to continue to pay their employees 100% of their wages in the event of illness for…
How many weeks of holiday entitlement does my domestic helper have?
According to Art. 329a of the Swiss Code of Obligations (OR), employees have a holiday entitlement of at least four…
Is there a minimum wage for my domestic help that I must consider?
Yes! In Switzerland there is no nationwide minimum wage, however, there are provisions in the standard employment contract for employees…
Do I have to insure my domestic help?
Yes! You do have to insure your domestic help. All employees in Switzerland must be compulsorily insured against accidents by…
Why is it better to agree on a gross wage rather than a cash wage with my domestic help?
All taxes such as social security contributions and insurance premiums are calculated on the basis of the gross wage. The…
What will be deducted from my employee’s salary if I officially register him/her?
The following contributions will be deducted from your employee's gross monthly wage, regardless of the amount: 5.3% social security deductions…
Give your domestic help a treat!
Be it birthday or Christmas, say thank you to your employees on special occasions! Some presents are subject to AHV,…
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…
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…