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Congratulations on your decision to hire in Switzerland! With its robust economy and a multilingual workforce, Switzerland provides a rich and diverse landscape for cultivating your business's growth. Plane simplifies the hiring process for you by offering automated tax document collection, payroll, benefits administration, and more, while ensuring compliance and maximum efficiency. Still, hiring in a new country can pose certain challenges, so we’ve put together the following guide on how to navigate the process of hiring in Switzerland.

Currency

CHF

Onboarding

2.5 to 4 weeks minimum

Employer Cost

15.4%

Pay Frequency

Monthly

Public Holidays

9+

6 Considerations Before Hiring in Switzerland

As an employer in Switzerland, it is important to have a comprehensive employment contract that outlines the terms and conditions of the employment relationship. The contract should include need-to-know info on compensation, benefits, vacation time, and sick leave policies. Before onboarding a new employee in Switzerland, take a moment to consider the following:

Does your employee have the right to work in Switzerland?

You must check that your employee has the right to work in Switzerland, either by being a citizen of Switzerland, an EU National with a valid B permit proof of registration, or a foreign passport holder with a valid work or residence visa.

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Plane helps you conduct a Right to Work verification check for any employees before you onboard them. We can help you determine if you need to assist your new hire in obtaining any work permits or visas.

How does the occupational pension scheme work?

Will there be a probationary period? If so, for how long?

Time tracking is required

Some employees may be required to complete military service

Families with children are entitled to a family allowance

Getting Started with Hiring in Switzerland

Employment Contract

In Switzerland, employment contracts must comply with the Swiss Code of Obligations, including minimum wage requirements, statutory working hours, leave entitlements, and termination procedures.

Swiss law recognizes various types of employment contracts, including indefinite (permanent), fixed-term, and on-call contracts. Fixed-term contracts automatically end on the specified date without the need for a notice. If the employment continues beyond the term without objection from either party, the contract may become an indefinite contract.

Employment contracts should explicitly mention the duration and terms of probation periods.

Employment Contract

Payroll Timelines and Dates

Employer Tax Rates

Working Hours

Public Holidays

Compensation

Health Insurance Benefits

Sick Leave

Annual Leave

Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave

Unpaid Leave

Employment / Termination

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Once you have sorted out the details mentioned above, you can add the employee to the Plane platform. We provide a step-by-step workflow that shows what tasks need to be completed, as well as real-time updates and notifications. This way, you can stay on top of the hiring process at all times. With Plane, you can confidently hire, knowing that you have a powerful platform at your disposal to manage the entire process from start to finish. Here are the instructions for adding a new employee to the platform:

How to hire and onboard an employee

Plane offers a guided process for administrators and managers to hire and onboard their new employees.

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Hiring an employee in a new country can be a complex process, but with the right guidance and resources, it can be a smooth and successful transition. At Plane, we're committed to helping you navigate this process step-by-step. We'll keep you informed and up-to-date with the latest regulations and employment laws.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are answers to some common questions about hiring employees outside of the US with Plane:

What is the relationship between my company and Plane?

Pilot Platform Inc (Plane) provides the product and service by helping you manage HR, payroll, and statutory requirements. Plane has its own entities and partners that are the EOR/legal employer where the employee is legally hired in the country. Plane and our partner do not manage the performance of the employees since we do not monitor or work directly with them.