What is a fair wage for a cleaner?
quitt handles the payroll of over 20'000 domestic helpers in Switzerland and therefore knows the average hourly wage employers pay…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
Do I have to pay the full wages when my cleaner is unable to work due to long-term illness?
It may very well happen that your cleaner or domestic help is unfit to work for a longer period of…