Immigration, COVID-19 quarantine in Switzerland: What you need to know
By May 2020, the pandemic situation was beginning to come under control. Switzerland therefore decided to reopen the land and air borders with all Schengen states from 15th June 2020. As a result, the free movement of persons concluded with the European Union has been restored. The Swiss Federal government also decided that from 6th […]
Clear deadlines for claiming the loss of earnings allowance COVID-19 (APG)
On 20th March 2020, the Federal Council adopted an Ordinance on measures in the event of loss of earnings in connection with the coronavirus. As a result, certain categories of people were entitled to the payment of social benefits (APG). These people are self-employed persons who had to interrupt their activities because of Covid-19 measures, […]
Practical tips for employees in Switzerland during Covid-19: what you need to know
See here the article published in TheLocal.ch.
Easing of Immigration measures during Covid-19
The Federal government announced on the April 29th, 2020, the easing of measures related to restrictions for entry into Switzerland related to COVID-19. As of 11th May, 2020: Permit applications, filed before 25th March 2020, will be processed by the competent authorities in the order they were received. Where Geneva is concerned, we are informed […]
Emergency aid flowchart
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Covid-19 : answers to more questions on workers rights in Switzerland – podcast WRS
Listen to Renuka Cavadini answering to more questions on workers rights on WRS: here Should you have any questions on the subject, please contact us.
10 Facts about Swiss Tenancy law, Social security contributions and taxes during COVID-19
8 Things you need to know about Partial unemployment, Technical Unemployment and Loss of income
1. Partial unemployment means that your employer cannot keep providing you with a fulltime workload because of the economic slowdown related to the coronavirus. Technical unemployment means that your employer had been forced to close shop and send you home but has to continue to pay your salary. 2. As an employer you can […]