Publications
KMU Magazin No. 3, March 2024
How Arbitration/Conciliation actually works
"Arbitration before litigation" is firmly anchored in the Swiss culture of dispute resolution. In principleproceedings may only be initiated after the parties have attempted mediation. But what exactly does conciliation mean? What rules apply and what are the challenges?
Dr. iur. Irma Ambauen, Raffael Steger
krfacts April Edition 2024
Questions and answers on the topic of "Staff leasing"
Employers often mistakenly think only of their "own" recruitment agency, when in fact they themselves are recruiters. In the case of staff leasing what needs to be considered?
Raffael Steger, Dr. iur. Markus Kaufmann
KMU Magazin No. 1/2, January/February 2024
Family law terminology and its use
Legal jargon is often not used in the correct context or with the wrong meaning, which in turn leads to misunderstandings. This article sheds light on the most common family law terms and their actual meaning and clears up misconceptions.
Luca Eigensatz, Dr. iur. Markus Kaufmann
krfacts December Edition 2023
Legal Changes in 2024
With the start of each new year, numerous new laws and regulations come into force or are amended. We have summarized the most important changes for the coming year for you.
Luca Eigensatz, Andrea Meule
KMU Magazin No. 10, October 2023
175 years of the Swiss Federal Constitution
The Federal Constitution forms the basic legal order of the Swiss Confederation and regulates, among other things, the fundamental rights and duties of citizens. Modern Switzerland celebrates its 175th birthday in 2023.
Susanna Auf der Maur-Quinn
KMU Magazin No. 9, September 2023
Residential buildings: Investing in tranquility
The need for rest is gaining in importance. This is especially true within our own four walls. It is therefore worthwhile to take this into account even before the purchase.
Mathias Birrer, Dr. iur. Davide Pinelli
KMU Magazin No. 7/8, July/August 2023
Variable Pay - Incentive and Obligation
What are the pitfalls and traps the employer has to be aware of regarding variable wages? In the following, a short round trip will refer to the bonus and the most frequently asked questions about it.
Raffael Steger, Dr. iur. Markus Kaufmann
KMU Magazin No. 6, June 2023
Switzerland and the USA: "Never bet against America
Warren Buffett: "Never bet against America." - manic American optimism, a bold statement from an investment genius, or a bit of both?
Susanna Auf der Maur-Quinn, Andrea Meule
KMU Magazin No. 4/5, April/May 2023
Statutory arbitration clauses as an opportunity for SMEs
Swiss corporations will be able to have corporate disputes decided by an arbitration court based in Switzerland as of January 1, 2023.
Dr. iur. Irma Ambauen, Andrea Meule
CH-D Wirtschaft 2020, December 2020
Working from home and expenses in Switzerland - an overview
Certain industries still adhere to home office to this day. With a view to Swiss labor law, an overview of "expenses" and home office is provided below.
Raffael Steger, Hubert Rüedi