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◉ What is the definition of pay whilst on maternity leave? The Swiss Code of Obligations entitles a pregnant woman to take 16 weeks maternity leave, including 14 weeks paid leave …

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In Switzerland, there is only one annual Federal public holiday – National Day on August 1st …

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Under Article 329 of the Code of Obligations male workers who can establish that they are fathers have a right to two weeks’ (10 working days) paternity leave …

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  August 1 (national holiday) is the only national holiday …

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Once an employment contract has been operational for at least three months, an employee may claim sick pay from their employer for certificated periods of absence …

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Paid family-care leave Under the Article 329h of Code of Obligations (CO), employees in Switzerland are entitled to paid leave to care for sick or injured family members or partners …

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Maternity leave must be granted on production of a medical certificate …

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It is not generally lawful to pay employees in lieu of holidays not taken …

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Employees are entitled to 4 weeks’ paid annual vacation (5 weeks for those under 20 years old), plus public holidays as established within the Canton where they work …

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