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Payroll: Remuneration Elements During An Assignment

In this alert, we discuss remuneration elements during an assignment. Allowances during an assignment are a central component of the remuneration policy for assignments.

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Payroll: Vergütungselemente Während Einer Entsendung

In diesem Alert gehen wir auf die Vergütungselemente während einer Entsendung ein. Die Zulagen während einer Entsendung sind ein zentraler Bestandteil der Vergütungspolitik für Entsendungen.

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Payroll For Long-term Assignments: Structure And Key Aspects

This month, our alerts focus on the challenges of payroll for international employees and expatriates.

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Employment Law – Landmark Judgements Of The Swiss Federal Supreme Court In 2024

This article provides an overview of the most relevant employment law judgments handed down by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court in 2024.

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Altenburger

Part 4 – New International Assignment Models Increase Tax Complexity

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Non-Compete Clauses With Financial Compensation

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Borel & Barbey

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 37.2025

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Senior Executives In Cross-Border Relations Between Switzerland And Germany

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RSM Switzerland

Part 1: Hybrid Work In An International Context - Why HR And Payroll Need To Take A Closer Look

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Social Security And Tax Law Challenges Of Working On A Project Abroad

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 35.2025

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FSC 1C_665/2024 Of 3 July 2025: Reclaiming Overpaid Salaries

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Legal Challenges In Strengthening US Business Through The Use Of Employees From Switzerland

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Project-based Assignments In Switzerland: What Type Of Work Permit Is Required?

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NEWSLETTER Du 14 Juillet Au 25 Juillet 2025 | N° 109

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

Employment Law – Landmark Judgements Of The Swiss Federal Supreme Court In 2024

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Altenburger

NEWSLETTER Du 26 Mai Au 6 Juin 2025 | N° 106

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Monfrini Bitton Klein

Swiss Council Backs Stronger IP Protection Against "AI Misuse"

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Venture Capital Comparative Guide

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Bär & Karrer

Project-based Employee Assignments Abroad

Project-based assignments are strategically important for companies, but they also present considerable challenges.

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Short-time Work In Response To The New US-Tariffs

On August 7, 2025, U.S. import duties of at least 39% on Swiss products took effect. Some companies have already applied for short-time work. Our article explains KAE requirements and implementation.

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The Necessity Of The A1 Or Certificate Of Coverage For Assignments Abroad From Switzerland

Project assignments, especially those that are cross-border or take place in regulated industries, are often subject to complex legal requirements for approval.

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Swiss Residence Permit For Workers From Non-EU/EFTA Countries – What Employers Need To Know

In previous editions of our series on the Five Magic Paths to a Residence Permit in Switzerland, we have already highlighted four particularly...

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LINDEMANNLAW

Schulthess Forum - Berufliche Vorsorge 2025

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Bär & Karrer

Swiss Federal Supreme Court Clarifies That Agreed Compensation For A Post-contractual Non-compete Obligation Cannot Unilaterally Be Terminated By The Employer If This Has Not Been Contractually Agreed

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Bär & Karrer

Night And Sunday Work – Law And Practice

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 28.2025

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 27.2025

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Monthly Special - Case Study: Long-term Assignment Of A Swiss CFO With Family From Zurich, Switzerland To Sydney, Australia. - A Practical Example.

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Make The Most Of Probationary Periods

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Part 4: Assignments Abroad: Assignment Contract And Expat Policy - What Needs To Be Regulated For International Assignments

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Employment Incentives Comparative Guide

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KPMG Switzerland

Employment & Labour Law 2025

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Make The Most Of Probationary Periods

The probation period marks the true start of a job – a chance to get to know each other in daily work. Used wisely, it helps prevent future conflicts and unnecessary costs.

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Part 4: Assignments Abroad: Assignment Contract And Expat Policy - What Needs To Be Regulated For International Assignments

International assignments do not work on the fly.

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Employment Incentives Comparative Guide

Employment Incentives Comparative Guide for the jurisdiction of Switzerland, check out our comparative guides section to compare across multiple countries

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KPMG Switzerland

Employment & Labour Law 2025

Vacancies for jobs where the unemployment rate reaches at least 5% are subject to a job registration requirement. Vacancies for such jobs must be reported to the regional employment office...

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 23.2025

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Internal Investigations In Switzerland: Part III

Companies are increasingly conducting internal investigations when allegations are reported to them.

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 19.2025

The recent Indian military operations have resulted in the following impact on air travel in India:

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The Spectre Of International Employee Deployment

The unknown is always scary. And from a legal perspective alone, there is usually more than enough of this in the case of international employee assignments, because when deploying employees abroad, we have to deal with at least two different legal systems that need to be observed:

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Global Mobility Insights Newsletter Frühling / Spring 2025

In der Schweiz gibt es eine hohe Anzahl an Verwaltungsräten, die eine solche Funktion bzw. Tätigkeit bei einem Schweizer Unternehmen haben, allerdings keinen Wohnsitz in der Schweiz besitzen, sondern im Ausland. Bei diesen Konstellationen sind zusätzlich zahlreiche rechtliche Herausforderungen und Aspekte zu berücksichtigen.

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Qualifikation von aus deutschen Vorsorgeeinrichtungen entrichteten Renten

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Vischer AG

Case Study: Cross-Border Provision Of Services

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Praxisfall Grenzgänger Aus Deutschland

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Case Study: Cross-Border Commuter From Germany

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BGer 4A_486/2024 Of 15 January 2025: Termination With Immediate Effect Due To Failure To Submit Medical Certificates

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Pestalozzi Attorneys at Law

Employment & Labour Law 2025 – The Switzerland Chapter

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Schellenberg Wittmer Ltd

Business Traveller In Switzerland - Work Permits And Opportunities

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Salary Certificates For Short-Term Assignees

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Bonus Payments In Connection With An Assignment

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Employment Law – New Job Registration Requirement From 2025

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Lenz & Staehelin

Switzerland's Network Of Agreements Around Social Security

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 2.2025

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German Board Of Directors In Switzerland - Social Security Hurdles

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Remote Working - The Challenges In Practice

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CONVINUS Global Mobility Alert - Week 51.2024

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