30.12.2025 • 26 min read

Your employee rights in Switzerland: the ultimate guide to workplace protection

Swiss employment law operates as a multi-layered system combining federal statutes, cantonal regulations, and individual contracts. The foundation rests on the Swiss Code of Obligations (CO), which governs employment contracts, and the Swiss Work Act (ArG/LTr), which regulates working time, health, and safety.

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By Markus Pritzker

Swiss Business Lawyer & Corporate Formation Specialist. Off-counsel at SwissFirma network.

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