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Employment disputes: an overview of the most common situations

Salary, contract, working conditions: here are the main types of conflict faced by employees in Geneva, and how legal protection helps in each case.

Employment disputes: an overview of the most common situations

The most common situations

Unpaid wages or overtime

Late payment, overtime not recorded or not paid, contractual bonuses not paid. Swiss employment law strictly governs payment deadlines and proof of hours worked.

Unilateral change to the employment contract

A change of role, workplace, hours or salary imposed without the employee's agreement. Such a change may, in some cases, amount to a change dismissal requiring the dismissal rules to be observed.

Conflicts linked to absences for illness or accident

Disputes over the length of protection against dismissal during incapacity for work, disagreement over salary continuation, and the handling of medical certificates.

Disputed reference letter

A reference letter worded unfavourably or incompletely can hinder a later job search; correcting it is the employee's right, often requiring legal action if the employer refuses.

An essential reflex: always keep a written record of any exchange linked to a workplace disagreement (emails, letters, amendments); this often determines the outcome of a dispute, long before a lawyer gets involved.

The role of legal protection in these situations

Every workplace dispute has its own deadlines and procedure. We help you identify whether your current legal protection actually covers this type of conflict, free and with no obligation.

Frequently asked questions

Can I contact my legal protection insurer before acting?

Yes, it's even recommended: an initial legal opinion upfront often avoids escalating a conflict or a procedural error.

Is there a deadline to act in a salary dispute?

Yes, limitation periods apply depending on the type of claim; acting quickly as soon as you notice the problem is essential to preserve your rights.

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