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…
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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…
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…
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,…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…