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The fide system called into question in Switzerland
By its judgment of 19 May 2026 (B-6396/2024), the Swiss Federal Administrative Court has called into question the legal foundations of the fide system, the central framework for language certification in Switzerland. A landmark decision whose consequences may affect examination centres, applicants for naturalisation, Permit C holders, and thousands of language certificates already issued.
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Work Contract and Real Estate Sale: New rules as of 2026
Entering into force on 1 January 2026, the partial revision of the Swiss Code of Obligations introduces key changes to defect liability in the work contract and real estate sale. While preserving the foundations of Swiss construction law, the reform strengthens the protection of customers and purchasers by introducing mandatory rules on defect notification, rectification ...
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Dismissal and severance pay under Swiss law
Severance pay is a central instrument at the termination of employment relationships. It is intended to offset the social and economic consequences of dismissal, while being subject to a complex legal framework under Swiss law. Its treatment varies depending on whether it falls under employment law, social security law, or tax law, each area imposing ...
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Money laundering in Switzerland: New obligations for the adviser
I) Introduction On 26 September 2025, the Swiss Parliament adopted the latest revision of the country’s anti–money laundering (AML) framework, a reform process that had begun in the summer of 2023. This legislative overhaul reflects the Federal Council’s intention to align the national regulatory regime with international standards – in particular those of the Financial ...
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Protection of posted workers and public procurement contracts
This publication complements our series of articles written by our lawyers on the subject of posted workers in Switzerland. Here, we focus specifically on compliance with social standards, such as worker protection and minimum wage requirements, in the context of participating in public procurement contracts in the Canton of Geneva. For further information, our website ...
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Job Loss: What are the consequences for your residence permit in Switzerland?
Have you recently been laid off and are now worried about how this might affect your Swiss residence permit? Our immigration law experts answer all your questions below. As always, the impact varies depending on whether you are a national of the European Union (EU), the European Free Trade Association (EFTA), or a so-called “third-country” ...
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