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Wieviel Tage nach Beginn der Krankheit oder Leistung des Militärdienstes darf der Arbeitgeber nicht kündigen?
Was geschieht, wenn der Arbeitgeber trotzdem während der Sperrfrist kündigt?
Warum verlängert sich die Kündigungsfrist, wenn der Arbeitnehmer während der Kündigungsfrist krank ist?
Was passiert, wenn der Arbeitnehmer auf die Verlängerung der Kündigungsfrist verzichtet, wenn der Arbeitgeber gekündigt hat?
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Wann endet das Arbeitsverhältnis, wenn der Arbeitnehmer während der Kündigungsfrist krank ist?
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Was sollte man bei jeder Kündigung überprüfen?
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Study Notes
- In Swiss labor law, both employees and employers can terminate an employment contract at any time, as long as they adhere to the statutory or contractual notice period.
- A termination notice is always legally valid, meaning the employment relationship will definitively end.
- However, there is an exception for terminations issued during a protected period, which are invalid.
- Protected periods, also known as "Sperrfristen", are specific times when an employer cannot terminate an employment contract, such as during illness or military service.
- The duration of protected periods depends on the length of employment, specifically 30, 90, or 180 days.
- If an employer issues a termination notice during a protected period, it is automatically invalid, and the employment relationship continues.
- The legislator assumes that an employee can only look for a new job when they are healthy, which is why effective absence days extend the notice period.
- Since employment contracts usually end on a month's notice, the notice period is extended by one month if an employee is absent due to illness.
- However, the notice period is only extended if the employer has issued a termination notice; if the employee terminates the contract, they have no right to an extension.
- Employees can also waive their right to an extension, but employers cannot be forced to continue the employment relationship.
- In the event of an employer-issued termination, employees must be paid accordingly if they exercise their right.
- It is essential to check the validity of a termination notice to ensure that protected periods are not violated, and the notice period is effectively extended if necessary.
- If unsure, employees can consult a specialist or the unemployment insurance fund, which provide free information and advice.
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Learn about the rules governing termination of employment contracts in Swiss labor law, including the concept of protected periods and how they affect notice periods. Understand the exceptions and implications for both employees and employers.
