Dear Clients and Business Partners, The number of people infected with Covid-19 continues to rise rapidly. The Swiss Federal Council on 28 February has categorized the situation in Switzerland as ‘special’ in terms of the Epidemics Act. Large-scale events attended by more than 1000 people are prohibited. The ban comes into immediate effect and will apply at least until 15 March. As Covid-19 continues to spread, the question of how to deal with the virus in everyday work life is becoming increasingly important. Many companies have already taken extensive measures to protect health, such as restricting business trips or meetings. At this stage, it is unclear which medium and long-term economic consequences Covid-19 will have. In this alert, we want to highlight the most important labor & employment law issues. | Oliver Blum | Marc P. Gugger | | Managing Partner Legal Switzerland | Head Employment Law Switzerland | | Ernst & Young Ltd | Ernst & Young Ltd |
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