What is a fair wage for cleaners?
The online platform quitt. handles the payroll of over 17,000 domestic helpers in Switzerland and therefore knows the average hourly wage employers pay their private…
Category: Domestic help
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 in domestic work (NAV for…
Do I have to insure my domestic help?
Yes! All employees in Switzerland must be compulsorily insured against accidents by their employer in accordance with the Accident Insurance Act (UVG). Employees who work…
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 gross wage is the wage…
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: 275% for AHV/IV/EO 1% unemployment insurance (ALV) if necessary,…
From what wages do I have to officially register my domestic help?
If you employ a domestic help in your private household, then every paid activity is subject to social security contributions, i.e. you must register the…
Can I register my Sans-Papier domestic helper for the swiss social security system?
Sans-Papiers (illegalised migrants) are persons who are residing illegally in Switzerland according to the law. They are often engaged in work for which not enough…
Can a domestic helper «settle the AHV itself»?
Most cleaning staff who claim to "settle the social security deductions themselves" work illegal. If the cleaner cannot submit a confirmation from the Cantonal Compensation Office (SVA) that she or he is self-employed for this specific job, both are…
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, others are not. Therefore, the…
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 date of birth. This amounts…