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• Interview with Martin Kalbermatter, Lonza

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  Martin Kalbermatter is not only a long-serving employee at Lonza AG in Visp and Head of Support LP, but has also been President of the Visp Employees’ Association (AV) since 2018. Every autumn, he faces one of the most important tasks of his role: the annual pay negotiations.

  • 9/18/2026 · 3 minutes

• Grief in the workplace: key issues

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  At work, people who are grieving tend to keep their sorrow to themselves, or take sick leave when the pain becomes too much. Those around them, including colleagues, nevertheless play an important role in the process. An interview on this sensitive topic with Aurélie Jung, a sociologist and specialist in the field.

  • 5/7/2026 · 5 minutes

• Equality in employee commissions: is there a need for quotas?

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  Starting from a very specific case, in this article we explore the issue of gender in the representation of workers.

  • 11/27/2025 · 4 minutes

• Unpaid Leave: what You Need to Be Aware of

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  Are you feeling the holiday flow right now and dreaming of unpaid leave? Here's what you need to know.

  • 8/28/2025 · 3 minutes

• Watch out for job scamming

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  Be careful with fake job advertisements. Job scamming is fraudulent activity in the application or even employment process.

  • 8/6/2025 · 3 minutes

• ‘Three pillars, as early as possible’

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  Helena Sievi, customer advisor and head of occupational pension department at Howden's, gives you in this interview expert tips on how to optimise your finances through the three-pillar system.

  • 1/8/2025 · 6 minutes

• Ski accidents: who is liable?

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  In January, our summits are white and the call of slippery slopes is tempting. What happens to employees in the event of an accident?

  • 1/8/2025 · 4 minutes

• Everything you need to know about your thirteenth salary

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  The thirteenth is eagerly awaited and there's no shortage of ideas for how to spend it. But have you ever wondered about the origins of this generous tradition?

  • 12/17/2024 · 4 minutes

• The ERC: a key role in the company

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  Employees often only come into contact with employee representatives (ERs) when they are faced with unsolvable challenges in the company. But what are the actual tasks of an ER in a company? In this article, we will give you an overview of the most important rights and duties of an ER in Switzerland.

  • 6/19/2024 · 3 minutes

• Accident - what You Need to Know

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  We tell you what to look for in a work injury - so you can put your time and energy into your recovery.

  • 10/2/2023 · 4 minutes

• Not all Overtime Is the same

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  It is important to know the difference between overtime and statutory overtime. Because it is not the same legally.

  • 9/11/2023 · 4 minutes

• New Federal Act on Data Protection Strengthens Rights

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  As of September 1, 2023, the new Data Protection Act is in force. It improves the control over your personal data.

  • 7/26/2023 · 4 minutes

• Occupational Diseases – these Are Your Rights

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  For employees, it is worth clarifying whether an illness is an occupational disease.

  • 7/4/2023 · 4 minutes

• Gender Identity Does Not Play Role in Employment

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  No one may be forced to disclose gender identity or sexual orientation in the workplace. Or to keep it secret.

  • 6/20/2023 · 4 minutes

• Travel Without Nasty Surprises

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  With our tips, you can avoid disappointment or painful cost consequences when traveling and enjoy your vacation.

  • 5/30/2023 · 4 minutes

• Complicated: Cross-border Commuters and Home Office

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  If home office is practiced across borders, various legal questions arise.

  • 5/4/2023 · 4 minutes

• Am I Obliged by Law to Provide Emergency Aid?

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  Everyone would like to help someone in need. Sometimes, however, you are overwhelmed by it.

  • 4/17/2023 · 3 minutes

• Platform Workers: Self-employed or Employed?

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  In the platform economy, it is often very unclear whether workers are self-employed or employed. It depends on various factors.

  • 4/17/2023 · 3 minutes

• Child Sick – Am I Entitled to Paid Leave?

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  How many days of paid leave can parents take to care for their children?

  • 4/13/2023 · 3 minutes

• Continuing to Work after Retirement Age

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  Johann S. wishes to continue working instead of retiring. What will change for him.

  • 4/13/2023 · 3 minutes

• Do I Have a Say if My Employer Wants to Change Pension Fund?

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  If an employer wants to change the pension fund, it must consult the employees.

  • 4/13/2023 · 3 minutes

• Is My Boss Allowed to Monitor Me with a GPS Device?

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  GPS devices in the company car are practical. However, the boss can also use them to check who is where and when. Is that allowed?

  • 4/13/2023 · 3 minutes

• May an Employer Replace Older Employees with Younger Ones?

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  Is it legally possible to replace older employees by younger ones?

  • 4/13/2023 · 3 minutes

• Small Jobs - what Does that Mean for my Social Security?

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  Many young mothers no longer want to be fully employed after the birth of their first child. How they ensure that they remain well covered in their social insurances.

  • 4/13/2023 · 3 minutes

• Surveillance at Work – Your Rights

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  Employers are entitled or even obliged to monitor employees and their work. However, there are strict limits.

  • 4/13/2023 · 4 minutes

• Unemployed at 58 – how Do I Secure Myself Financially?

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  Anyone who becomes unemployed at 58 asks themselves: Should I look for another job? Or can I afford to retire?

  • 4/13/2023 · 2 minutes

• Using Your Own Laptop for Work

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  Some companies allow their employees to use private laptops and cell phones for work. What employees need to know.

  • 4/13/2023 · 3 minutes

• Do I Have to Work Sick?

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  You can still work with a slight scratchy throat. But not at all with the flu.

  • 4/12/2023 · 3 minutes

• Is the Employer Liable for Stress at Work?

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  Employees can become ill because of stress at work. Can they hold their employer liable for this?

  • 4/12/2023 · 3 minutes

• Working with an Impairment – Your Rights

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  People with disabilities should not be discriminated against at work, but rather encouraged.

  • 4/11/2023 · 3 minutes

• Burnout Risk: Can the Law Help?

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  If a company cuts jobs, those who remain have to absorb the additional burden. Their risk of burnout increases.

  • 3/22/2023 · 4 minutes

• Can my Employer Monitor me if I Have a Burnout?

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  An employer hires a private detective to investigate his employee, who is on sick leave due to burnout. He doubts his ability to work and dismisses him without notice. Is that allowed?

  • 3/22/2023 · 3 minutes

• Furlough after Hacker Attack

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  After a hacker attack on a company, employees usually cannot continue working. Does that mean days off or reduction of vacation credit?

  • 3/22/2023 · 3 minutes

• Using Chat GPT – the Legal Aspects

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  Chat GP explains what to consider legally when using it.

  • 3/9/2023 · 3 minutes