Employees are contractually obligated to perform their work. However, employees do not always actually fulfill this obligation. The Swiss Code of Obligations provides various options that allow employers to take action against non-fulfillment of work obligations. Every employee has a personal duty to work, according to which he or she must perform the work contractually […] more

Even stressed entrepreneurs deserve to relax at a cozy movie night. Ideally the chosen movie offers not only light entertainment, but valuable business lessons too. We present you with the top 5 movies every entrepreneur should watch. Thinking about having a cozy movie night today? We recommend you watch one of the top 5 movies […] more

For startups it is particularly important to establish themselves as a brand early on. This is because effective brand management is often the key to success for young companies. Long-term survival of startups is only possible if they reach and appeal to their target customers. What sounds logical, however, is not easy to implement. What […] more

They are springing up like mushrooms: remote working spaces. But what is the buzzword remote working all about and what advantages do these flexible workspaces have to offer? You can find them on every street corner these days: remote working spaces. Not just startups are opting for flexible workplaces, but rather traditional swiss companies and […] more

If an employment contract is terminated without notice, this often results in legal disputes. The Federal Supreme Court has clearly stated its position on dismissal without notice in two cases. For important reasons, an employment relationship can be terminated with immediate effect (Art. 337 para. 1 CO). Good cause is deemed to exist if the […] more

Anyone who founds an innovative start-up may have to apply for a patent to protect his ideas from imitators. Find out in the article which conditions must be met to obtain a patent. Swiss patent law is governed by the Federal Act on Patents for Inventions (PatA) and the associated Ordinance on Patents for Inventions […] more

Many self-employed persons and owners of a Company limited by Shares or Limited Liability Company can work again, but have considerable losses in turnover due to the corona measures. To support them, they can apply for corona compensation retroactively as of 17 September 2020. Compensation for self-employed persons The prerequisites to claim compensation as a […] more

Anyone who founds an innovative start-up may have to apply for a patent to protect his ideas from imitators. Find out in the article what exactly a patent is, how it works and what it does for you. Swiss patent law is governed by the Federal Act on Patents for Inventions (PatA) and the associated […] more

Things have become quiet around the great hope of the financial world: the blockchain. Find out in the article how the technology, celebrated as revolutionary, is doing. At the end of 2017, blockchain technology rapidly gained importance as the price of the digital currency Bitcoin rose to over 20,000 dollars. Suddenly everyone was a small […] more

More and more companies are using cameras on company premises to keep an eye on the behaviour of employees and customers. Video surveillance is intended to provide an incentive for correct behaviour and serve as evidence in the event of a dispute. However, there are several principles to be observed when using video cameras on […] more