Holidays revisited - Swiss Labor Law

24 Nov, 2022 by Marianne Favre Moreillon

Holidays revisited

24 Nov, 2022 by Marianne Favre Moreillon

Holidays are often eagerly awaited by workers. In order for them not to turn into a headache for the employer, it is necessary to master the subtleties.

Many employees take advantage of the summer to take a break from their professional obligations and enjoy a well-deserved holiday. However, this period of rest raises many questions.

This article discusses the following topics:

  • purpose of the holidays
  • days off-work during holiday time
  • the cost of holidays during the probationary period
  • lawfulness of the inclusion of holiday pay in the salary
  • determination of the date of holidays
  • holidays prices without the approval of the employer
  • cash benefits in lieu of holiday time
  • termination of the contract and financial compensation for unused holiday time
  • conditions of forced holidays
  • concept of company holidays
  • work during holidays
  • illness or accident during holidays
  • termination of contract and price of holiday in kind

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