Questions arising from the perspective of employers and employees

The measures to combat COVID-19 are a constant up and down. What is certain is that the measures have been a companion for almost two years and are once again highly topical in view of the current record infection figures. The pandemic should, however, be taken as an opportunity for employees and employers alike to remember their rights and obligations. The impact of the coronavirus on public life is far greater than the one of past pandemic-like situations. It is impossible to predict with certainty how labour courts will judge various issues which may arise from this pandemic. But Swiss labour law already offers many answers. You will find the most important ones in this magazine article.

Since 22 June 2020, the Covid 19 Ordinance 3 regulates the measures to combat the corona virus, with the Covid 19 Ordinance Special Circumstances supplementing it with special measures. Both are constantly adjusted, whereby this contribution is based on the status as of 25 January 2022.

From the perspective of the employers

a) General obligations of employers

In principle, employers must take all necessary and appropriate measures to protect the health of their employees. They are legally obliged to do so. In order to maintain this duty of care, they have - depending on the situation - a very extensive right to pass directives to their employees. From the employer's point of view, it is first necessary to be aware of the...

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