01Employment law
Unfair dismissal
Check the reasons given and any deadlines for challenging the dismissal.
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Employment lawyer in Geneva
Dismissal, unpaid wages or a work certificate in Geneva: disputes under an employment contract go to the Tribunal des prud’hommes (employment tribunal). Find a verified employment lawyer.
- No practitioner in this area in the canton
Geneva lies in the canton of Geneva, in the canton of Geneva.
Geneva lies in the canton of Geneva, in the canton of Geneva.
Employment law
Your practitioners in Geneva
No practitioner in this area is registered in the canton of Geneva yet. The practitioners below consult by video, anywhere in Switzerland.
Nearest first: practitioners in this area in Geneva, then the district and the canton, then those who consult by video.
See all practitionersNo practitioner is taking on new clients at the moment.
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Where does your case go in Geneva?
Before you consult, it helps to know who decides. Here is the competent authority for Geneva, with its official website.
Source: Federal Statistical Office (FSO), swisstopo
- Employment
Common situations
Situations in this area
Each page explains a common situation, the steps and the deadlines, and puts you in touch with a verified practitioner.
- 02Employment law
Dismissal with immediate effect
Ask for the reasons in writing and keep your correspondence with your employer.
Read the situation - 03Employment law
Unpaid wages
Gather your payslips, your contract and any reminders you have already sent.
Read the situation - 04Employment law
Harassment at work
Document the facts and preserve any messages and witness statements you have.
Read the situation - 05Employment law
Burnout and sick leave
Have your contractual situation and your employer’s communications reviewed.
Read the situation - 06Employment law
Resignation and notice period
Check the notice period and the end date of your contract before sending your letter.
Read the situation - 07Employment law
Employment reference
Compare the document you received with your duties and with verifiable facts.
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Frequently asked questions
Your questions in Geneva
Local answers, checked against official sources. A practitioner can look at your situation in detail.
See all questionsEmployment law: which authority is competent in Geneva?
As a rule: Tribunal des prud’hommes. Depending on the dispute, another authority may be competent; a practitioner checks this and the deadlines before you take any step.
Employment law: how do I choose a practitioner in Geneva?
On ora., every lawyer is checked against a cantonal bar register and every legal adviser holds a Swiss law degree. Compare languages spoken, fees shown and availability, then book an appointment.
Can I consult by video?
Yes, when the practitioner offers it. The video appointment takes place on ora., and you pay on ora. when you book.
Other areas
Other areas in Geneva
Areas in which verified practitioners practise in the canton of Geneva have their own page. The others remain available by video.
All practitioners in Geneva- Family law
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- Contract law
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- Property law
- Landlord and tenant law
- Criminal law
- Immigration law
- Succession law
- Insurance law
- Tax law
- Debt enforcement law
- Administrative law
- Data protection law
- Arbitration
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Find your practitioner in Geneva
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