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I am coming to work in Switzerland for a foreign employer
The posting of workers is governed by the Law on Posted Workers (LDet, RS 823.20) and the ALCP. A foreign employer may post workers to Switzerland for a temporary service. Obligations: announced 8 days before the start of the service to the cantonal authority…
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# Applicable Law Articles (Note: The text provided contains only a heading/title without substantive content to translate. The section "Articles de loi applicables" translates to "Applicable Law Articles" or "Applicable Legal Provisions.")
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- LDet 6 — Obligation to Notify
- LDet 9 — Sanctions
Critical deadlines
- Preparation of the declaration — at least 8 days before the start of the mission
- Electronic notification to the SECO — 8 days before the start (LDet 2 / LDet 6)
- SECO inspection/parity commissions — during and after the mission
- Administrative Sanctions and Remedies — 30 days from notification (LDet 9 / PA 50)
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