SwitzerlandÉtat social, travail et vie quotidienne 26 · Welfare, work and everyday life
Must an ordinary employment contract be concluded in writing?
In the exam (French)
Un contrat de travail ordinaire doit-il être conclu par écrit ?
- aNo, it is also valid if it is agreed verbally.Non, il est aussi valable s'il est conclu oralement.Correct answer
- bYes, and the municipality must certify it.Oui, et la commune doit le légaliser.
- cNo, employment contracts exist only in public administration.Non, les contrats de travail n'existent que dans l'administration.
- dYes, otherwise it is not valid.Oui, sinon il n'est pas valable.
Why?
Under the Code of Obligations (Code des obligations), an individual employment contract does not require any particular form; a verbal agreement is also valid. A written contract is still recommended, and for some contracts, such as an apprenticeship contract, written form is compulsory.
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