Global Guide Quarterly

Global Guide Quarterly

Littler Global Guide - Switzerland - Q1 2023

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Pay During Company Closure

Precedential Decision by Judiciary or Regulatory Agency

Author: Ueli Sommer, Shareholder – Littler | LEL

The higher Cantonal Court of Basle ruled that the closure of the company, as a result of governmental orders, is not a force majeure event but a risk to be borne by the employer. Hence, even if employees cannot work, they have the right to be paid. This is not confirmed by the Federal Court yet and remains disputed in the doctrine. The case has been appealed to the Federal Court.

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