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Specialists in labor and employment law

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Why Littler Switzerland?

“We are specialists, we live and breathe employment law, daily. We understand the needs of local and international clients in a fast changing workplace environment where human talent is the most important factor to success, and not only a commodity.”
Ueli Sommer, Managing Partner
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Our Areas of Practice

Consulting & Compliance

We are the day-to-day partner of our clients’ management, HR and legal departments when it comes to every aspect of labor and employment law. In particular, the members of our team have vast experience advising our international clients on their operations. From drafting employment agreements reflecting the market practice ...

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Tax, Social Security and Pension

In today's world, tax, social security and pension solutions need to be carefully planned and attractive to attract the best talent. In addition, the international activities of the workforce must be carefully planned to avoid risks in these areas. Our specialist know the work and have in depth market experience to support complex situations.

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Compensation & Benefits

The war for talent is in full swing. Innovative solutions are therefore needed for market-driven remuneration and industry-appropriate benefits. Our specialists can support you in every aspect of this, whether it is share-based remuneration or long-term alternative compensation structures. We are also familiar with ...

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Transactions & Restructuring

We have longstanding experience advising our clients on their domestic or international mergers, acquisition and spin-off projects. We perform HR and employment law-related due diligence processes and advise our clients on relevant issues. We identify potential non-compliance risks and prepare suitable solutions ...

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Litigation & Investigation

Our litigation and trial teams rely on significant and longstanding experience in defending our clients’ interest in courts or arbitration tribunals. We represent our clients in proceedings with authorities and administrative bodies, in major corporate lawsuits as well as individual cases. We have resolved numerous lawsuits related ...

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Education & Training

Our lawyers give employment law seminars and trainings on topics ranging from equal treatment and opportunities matters to mitigating risks of discrimination and harassment.

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Why Littler?

We are local, everywhere. Littler brings deep understanding and vital insight to the issues your business is facing, wherever it is located. At Littler, we know that the best solutions for your business happen when we bring together diverse backgrounds, perspectives and experiences.
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“Ueli Sommer’s client service is absolutely amazing. He is very responsive, pragmatic and he answers exactly the questions I ask him.”
Ueli Sommer
Employment
Switzerland
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Here you will find the latest news on legal developments, trends and events, both nationally and internationally.
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June 26, 2026

Littler Summer Garden Party 2026

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June 26, 2026

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June 26, 2026

Littler Summer Garden Party 2026

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June 26, 2026

Littler Summer Garden Party 2026

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Legal News Switzerland
June 17, 2025

Pitfalls of Conditional Sign-On Bonuses: Lessons from the Swiss Supreme Court

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Legal News Switzerland
May 19, 2025

The Littler International Guide, Switzerland, 2025 Edition

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General News Switzerland
December 24, 2024

Employment Lawyer of the Year 2024

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Legal News Switzerland
October 30, 2024

Stamping out for the toilet break?

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Legal News International
October 16, 2024

2024 European Employer Survey Report

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Legal News Switzerland
September 26, 2024

Wage discrimination due to pregnancy

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Legal News International
August 29, 2024

USA newly with adequate level of data protection

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Legal News Switzerland
August 6, 2024

Termination Protection during Illness

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