Employment Law Bitesize Series

Other trends in the Switzerland

In the third and final episode of our series, we turn our attention to a range of other key considerations when employing individuals in Switzerland. We explore the rise in employee complaints and how they are managed, and the enforceability of post-termination restrictions. We also discuss flexible working models, compliance processes and ESG obligations, and the increasing focus on pay transparency.

Key employment and business immigration developments for employers.

In the second episode of our series we cover the termination of employment in Switzerland. We examine the key legal considerations and protections that employers must navigate when bringing an employment contract to an end. Topics covered include the handling of discrimination claims, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations, garden leave provisions, probationary periods and notice requirements, as well as the special protections against dismissal for certain groups of employees. We also explore the role of employee representative bodies in collective redundancy situations and offer practical guidance on the steps employers should consider when seeking to resolve termination disputes effectively.

In our third episode, host Ailie Murray and our guest Ruth Kennedy, Barrister at 11KBW, dive into the impact of AI on employment litigation, exploring how artificial intelligence is reshaping the conduct of cases, the rise of interim relief applications, and the generation of materials at unprecedented speed and volume.

Welcome to our series of podcasts focusing on international employment law.

In these three episodes, Marianne Parkinson and Olivia Rhys-Evans from our Employment team are joined by Thomas Kälin of MLL Legal to discuss key employment law considerations and important factors to keep in mind when employing staff in Switzerland.

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Episode one: Hiring in Switzerland

Our first episode is now live, focusing on the hiring process in Switzerland. This episode covers topics such as questions to avoid during interviews, common hiring practices, reference letters, considerations when hiring from a competitor, steps required for documenting terms of employment, and notice periods under Swiss law.

Key employment and business immigration developments for employers.

In our second episode, we discuss how AI is transforming recruitment, performance management and employee monitoring. Hosts Ailie Murray and James Wells look at some of the practical benefits AI can bring in these areas, and consider the associated legal and people risks, as well as going on to offer some practical tips for HR and People teams.

In our first episode, discover the impact of the UK's and EU's regulations on of AI in the workplace – from obligations under data protection and equalities legislation to the forthcoming, stricter requirements of the EU AI Act for high-risk recruitment and decision-making systems. Hosts, Ailie Murray and James Longster, discuss the rules on automated decision-making, employer duties to avoid bias and discrimination, and the crucial role of human oversight. You’ll also hear about headline legal cases, the risks of “shadow AI”, and why implementing robust policies, staff training and other risk management is vital as regulatory goalposts continue to shift.

Key employment and business immigration developments for employers.