Employment Law

The expertise of THEVOZ & Partners in the field of employment law allows us to advise our clients with regard to the legal and regulatory framework in force, as well as to support them in adapting to future developments in order to remain competitive.

The range of our services includes the following areas:

• Drafting and negotiation of employment contracts, staff rules and regulations, internal guidelines, and incentive plans.
• Drafting and negotiation of termination agreements.
• Advice on remuneration policy, in particular with regard to bonuses and specific allowances.
• Litigation before the courts ( dispute over dismissal, claims for overtime or vacation pay, bonus payments, breach of non-competition clauses, unlawful solicitation of employees, etc.).
• Advice on data protection issues.
• Internal investigations (especially in cases of suspected harassment or behavior contrary to the employee’s duties).

For several years now, employment law has become increasingly complex. It encompasses private law rules (contractual relations between the employee and the employer as well as the numerous mandatory rules arising from the Code of Obligations, collective labor agreements and type contracts), public law rules (in particular the Labor Law and its ordinances) as well as numerous administrative law rules (social security charges, withholding tax, etc.). Employers must therefore take into account an ever-increasing number of rules in various incidental areas. Data protection issues have also taken on considerable importance for employers.

Our clients can count on the expertise of THEVOZ & Partners’ lawyers to advise them on all these aspects so that they can understand their rights and obligations and set up a company policy adapted to their needs. Our approach is resolutely focused on the prevention of conflicts, which are often a source of tension within the company and can mobilize significant resources. Clear internal regulations that correspond to the business sector and the employer’s needs can prevent conflicts or facilitate their efficient resolution when they do arise.

When legal proceedings cannot be avoided, our team’s experience in litigation guarantees our clients an effective defense within the framework of a tailor-made strategic approach that best meets their expectations.