SwitzerlandSozialstaat, Arbeit und Alltag 26 · Welfare, work and everyday life
Does an ordinary employment contract have to be concluded in writing?
In the exam (German)
Muss ein gewöhnlicher Arbeitsvertrag schriftlich abgeschlossen werden?
- aYes, otherwise it is not valid.Ja, sonst ist er ungültig.
- bYes, and the municipality must certify it.Ja, und die Gemeinde muss ihn beglaubigen.
- cNo, employment contracts only exist with the state.Nein, Arbeitsverträge gibt es nur beim Staat.
- dNo, it is also valid if it is agreed orally.Nein, er gilt auch, wenn er mündlich abgeschlossen wird.Correct answer
Why?
Under the Code of Obligations (Obligationenrecht), an individual employment contract does not need any particular form; a verbal agreement is also valid. A written contract is recommended, however, and for certain contracts, such as the apprenticeship contract (Lehrvertrag), the written form is required.
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