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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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…
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…
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…
How to employ a nanny in Switzerland?
Employing a nanny in Switzerland is becoming an increasingly popular option of private child care for families. This applies for…